Course Syllabus
Syllabus: Introduction to Business
Course Information
Course Title: Introduction to business
Course Prefix/Number: BUS100
Semester: Fall 2021
Class Days/Times: Asynchronous
Credit Hours: 3 cr. Hr.
Room: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor Information
Name: Neal Wade
Phone/Voice Mail: TBD
Text: 520-403-0002 (include your name and course in your text)
E-mail: nwade@tocc.edu
Office location: Ha Mascamdam Ha Ki #120
Office hours: By Appointment
Important Dates
First Day of Instruction: Aug 23, 2021
Labor Day: College Closed – Sept. 6, 2021
Drop Full refund Deadline: Sept.7, 2021
O’odham Tas: College Closed- Sept. 24, 2021
Fall Break: No Classes- Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021
St. Francis Day: College Closed-Oct. 4, 2021
45th Day Census: Oct. 6, 2021
Withdrawal Deadline: Nov. 3, 2021
Veterans’ Day: College Closed-Nov. 11, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday: College Closed- Nov. 25, 2021
Native American Heritage Day: College Closed- Nov. 26, 2021
Last Day of Instruction: Dec. 10, 2021
Course Description
Introduction to Business Principles of business operations in the private enterprise system. Includes contemporary business and its environment, structure of American business, management principles of the organization, people, and production, marketing management, information systems and accounting, and financing the enterprise
Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the historical and contemporary aspects of the private enterprise system including the related environments of economics in the United States, international business, social responsibility, and business ethics.
- Analyze the structure of American business, emphasizing the forms of business ownership, entrepreneurship, small business operations, business financing, and total quality management.
- Describe the principles of managing organizations, people, and production including the management of internal organizations, operations, human resources, effective teamwork, business communication, and labor-management relations.
- Describe the principles of marketing management including customer satisfaction, product and pricing strategies, distribution strategy, and promotion strategy.
- Explain business information systems and accounting procedures.
- Explain the principles of financing in the private enterprise system focusing on financial management principles, the operations of financial institutions, and an overview of the securities markets.
Course Structure
This course will consist of the reading the Textbook, Videos, Online Discussions, A research project and end of chapter quizzes. There will also be reflection papers assigned at various times.
Course Learning Materials and Textbook Information
Required : Introduction to Business: Gitman, McDaniel, Shah, Reese, Kafal, Talsma & Hyatt
https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business
An Internet connection
Recommended but not required: Microsoft Word or another word processing application
Courses Outline and Important Dates
Wk 1. Ch 1: Outcome #1 & #2
Wk 2. Ch 2
Wk 3. Ch 3 research project working bibliography.
Wk 4. Ch 4
Wk 5. Ch 5
Wk 6. Ch 6 Outcome #3
Wk 7. Ch 7; Research project outline
Wk 8. Ch 8; Mid-term Reflection paper
Wk 9. Ch 9
Wk 10. Ch 10
Wk 11. Ch 11 Outcome #4
Wk 12. Ch 12
Wk 13. Ch 13 & 14; Outcome #5; Research project rough draft
Wk 14. Ch 15; Outcome #6
Wk 15. Ch 16
Wk 16. Final reflection paper, Research Final draft due
In addition there will a quiz at the end of each chapter as well as a weekly discussion topic.
Evaluations and Grading & Assignments:
90% and above is an A
80% - 89% is a B
70% - 79% is a C
60% - 69% is a D
Under 60% is Failing
Your grade will be determined by the following:
Your grade will be determined by the percentage of points of point assigned works that has been assigned for this semester. These assignments will consist of end of chapter quizzes, discussions, exams and a research project.
Himdag Cultural Component
This class will incorporate aspects on how business impacts the Tohono O’odham culture for individuals and groups.
Policies and Expectations
Attendance Policy (Re: face-to-face, synchronous-virtual, or Flex courses)
You are expected to arrive to class on time and be prepared to participate in each class period.
Four unexcused absences may result in a letter grade of “F” or an instructor withdrawal “FW”
(see 45th-Day Instructor Withdrawal policy). You may request to be excused from class for
religious observances and practices, for illness, for school or work-related travel or for personal
or family emergency. If you will be absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Attendance Policy (Re: asynchronous online classes)
You are expected to complete all learning activities, participation in class, assignments and quiz
by the due dates listed in the course syllabus. Four consecutive missed due dates may result in
a letter grade of “F” or an instructor withdrawal “FW” (see 45th-Day Instructor Withdrawal
policy). You may request to be excused from class for religious observances and practices, for
illness, for school or work-related travel or for personal or family emergency. If you will be
absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
45th-Day Instructor Withdrawal Policy “FW” (Re: face-to-face, synchronous-virtual, or Flex
courses)
Students who have missed four (4) consecutive classes, has not submitted any assignments, nor
taken any quizzes by the 45th - day census report, due on [insert date of 45th - day found in
Academic Calendar on TOCC website] are assumed NOT to be participating in the class and may
be withdrawn at the faculty member’s discretion. After the 45th- day census, if a student needs
to stop attending a course, they must withdraw from the course (see Student Withdrawal
Policy).
45th-Day Instructor Withdrawal Policy “FW” (Re: asynchronous online classes)
Students who have missed four (4) consecutive course due dates for learning activities,
participation, assignments, quizzes, exams, by the 45th - day census report, due on [date of
45th - day found in Academic Calendar on TOCC website] are assumed NOT to be participating
in the class and may be withdrawn at the faculty member’s discretion. After the 45th
- day
census, if a student needs to stop attending a course, they must withdraw from the course (see
Student Withdrawal Policy).
Student Withdrawal Policy “W”
Students may withdraw from class at any time during the first two-third of the semester
without instructor permission and without incurring any grade penalty. Please be sure to
withdraw yourself by [withdrawal deadline date found in Academic Calendar on TOCC website]
if you do not expect to complete the class, otherwise you may receive an "F" letter grade for
the course. For more information on the student withdraw process email
Incomplete Policy
Incomplete (I) grades are not awarded automatically. The student must request an "I" from the instructor who can choose to award an Incomplete only if all three of the following conditions are met:
- The student must be in in compliance with the attendance policy.
- The student must have unavoidable circumstance that would prohibit the student from completing the course.
- The student must have completed over 75% of the course requirements with at least a “C” grade.
Incompletes are not a substitute for incomplete work due to frequent absences or poor academic performance. Incomplete grades that are not made up by the end of the ninth week of the following semester will be automatically changed to an F if the agreed upon work, as stipulated on the written form signed by the instructor and the student when the I grade is awarded, is not completed.
Special Withdrawals (Y) Grade
The “Y” grade is an administrative withdrawal given at the instructor’s option when no other grade is deemed appropriate. Your instructor must file a form stating the specific rationale for awarding this grade. “Y” grades are discouraged since they often affect students negatively. Your instructor will not award a "Y" grade without a strong reason.
Equal Access Statement/Disability Accommodations
Tohono O’odham Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The College will comply with all applicable regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to ensure an equal educational opportunity. This process includes self-identifying as a student with a disability, providing supporting documentation of their disability, and being approved for services through the Disability Resources Office (DRO).It is the student's responsibility to make known to their instructor(s) the student’s specific needs within the context of each class in order to receive appropriate accommodations. We will work together in order to develop an accommodation plan specifically designed to meet the individual student's requirements.
For more information or to request academic accommodations, please contact: Anthony Osborn, TOCC Disabilities Resource Coordinator, aosborn@tocc.edu, or 520-383-0033 for additional information and assistance.
Title IX
Tohono O'odham Community College encourages each student to have the knowledge and skills to be an active bystander who intervenes when anyone is observed or being harassed or endangered by sexual violence. Sexual discrimination and sexual violence can undermine students’ academic success and quality of life on campus and beyond. We encourage students who have experienced or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct to talk about their experience and seek the support they need.
Confidential support and academic advocacy can be found with: Student Services Title IX Coordinator/Counselor, Alberta Espinoza, M.Ed. located in I-We:mta Ki: Room 18. Phone 520-383-0033 email: aespinoza@tocc.edu
Conduct: Bias, Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment
Tohono O’odham Community College faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive campus environment as a core value. Harassment based on age, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, marital status, political ideology, race, religion/spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status will not be tolerated.
DISCLAIMER: This syllabus is designed to evolve and change throughout the semester based on class progress and interests. You will be notified of any changes as they occur.