Jack Lynch's BUS 10.05 Introduction to Business

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Instructor	Jack Lynch
Phone	408-864-8421(Office)
E-Mail:	lynchjack@fhda.edu
Web Site:	http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/lynchjack
Student Book Website	http://jacklynch.pageout.net
Class Room:	ADM 102
Class Date/Time	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11.30AM - 12.20PM (Beginning Monday April 9, 2007 and ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Required Reading:	Understanding Business; 7th Edition; Nichols, McHugh, McHugh: McGraw-Hill Irwin. This book can be obtained from the De Anza College bookstore
Office Hours:	9:30 AM -10:20 AM, Monday through Thursday. Room F-51S on the De Anza College Campus. Also by appointment.

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Course Objectives: This is an introductory level course designed to introduce students to basic business terminology and principles and the functions performed both by and within modern business establishments. Topics include the creation and distribution of wealth, competing in global markets, business ethics, forms of business ownership, starting a small business, management theory, organizational theory, human resource management, marketing and accounting.

Examination Details

Midterm Exam #1	Monday April 30, 2007 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 1 - 5 Chapter 4 is on-line self study
Midterm Exam #2	Monday May 21, 2007 at 12:30 PM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 6 - 10 Chapter 10 is on-line self study
Midterm Exam #3	Monday June 11, 2007 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 11, 13, 14 & 15 Chapter 15 is on-line self study
Final Examination	Friday June 29, 2007 at 11:30 AM - 1.00 PM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19 &. 20 Chapter 17 & 20 are on-line self study
Test Materials - Scantron Answer Forms (#2052) and # 2 pencils

Academic Requirements: Students are responsible for all textbook reading assignments and full participation in all class discussions. Attendance is very important for this course and will be graded appropriately. To be counted as present for each class you must be in attendance for roll call.

The instructor reserves the right to drop students who miss more than four (4) classes. Point deductions for attendance credits begin after missing more than two (2) classes: (-5 points per class missed). Extra credit points will be given for high attendance rates as follows:

Attendance is defined as being in class for the entire period. The instructor reserves the right to make point deductions for being late or leaving early

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Classroom Performance System (CPS): This class will utilize McGraw-Hill's Classroom Performance System (CPS). This will involve each student using a “clicker” to answer classroom questions, indicate attendance and to participate in team competition exercises.

Each student is required to purchase a "clicker" from the Campus Bookstore or other source. The "clicker" must have a serial number for class registration. Registration procedures are enclosed in this syllabus.

Term Paper: Each student (on their own) is required to read and study Chapter 17 (Using Technology to Manage Information). You can access PowerPoint presentations and practice quizzes at http://jacklynch.pageout.net. There will be questions on this chapter on the final quiz.

The term paper consists of answering the five (5) questions on “Developing Workplace Skills” at the back of Chapter 17 on pages 542 and 543. Minimum of one and a half pages, single spaced, 12 font, professionally typed report. Questions answered in full. All work must be original. I read every paper. Copies of other’s work will be considered cheating and will receive zero credit as well as disciplinary action.
This paper is due on Thursday, June 14, 2007
No late papers can or will be accepted!

Sample Grade Determination

A = 90 - 100% of 430 = 387 - 430 points B = 80 -   89% of 430 = 344 - 386 points C = 70 -   79% of 430 = 301 - 343 points D = 60 -   69% of 430 = 258 - 300 points F = 59 -     0% of 430 = 257 -     0 points

NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to use a grade curve.

Detailed Class Schedule

Class Weeks Beginning	Pages	Book Chapters
April 9, 2007	1 - 61	1 - 2
April 16, 2007	62 - 131	3 - 4
April 23, 2007	132 - 171	5
Midterm Exam #1	Monday April 30, 2007 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 1-5
April 30, 2007	172 - 222	6 - 7
May 7, 2007	223 - 265	7 - 8
May 14, 2007	266 - 327	9 - 10
Midterm Exam #2	Monday May 21, 2007 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 6-10
May 21, 2007	328 - 361 396 - 416	11 13
May 28, 2007	417 - 457	13 - 14
June 04, 2007	458 - 487	15
Midterm Exam #3	Monday June 11, 2007 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 11,13,14,15
June 11, 2007	488 - 579	16 - 17 - 18
June 18, 2007	580 - 641	19 - 20
June 25, 2007	No Class on Monday, June 25. Study for finals.
Final Examination	Friday June 29, 2007 at 11:30 AM to 1.00 PM at De Anza College,Room ADM 102. Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.

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Procedures & Words of Advice

Please keep up with your reading. We will cover most chapters of the book. The pages and chapters covered for each class are listed and you should have read these pages before each class--your understanding and class participation will be greatly enhanced by being current on your reading. Students may be chosen at random in class to relate concepts they have learned from the reading assignment. Keeping notes as you read and/or highlighting key passages will assist you in your presentation when called upon

Cheating will not be tolerated. If cheating occurs, a grade of F will be assigned. Also, a letter to the Dean will be sent explaining this action. “Clicking” in absent students for attendance is cheating and will be dealt with appropriately.

Respect your fellow students. Listen attentively to what they have to say. Be considerate in your comments. An objective of the class is to make all participants feel comfortable and encouraged to actively participate and express their opinions.

Let's all enjoy the class, learn and have fun!

NOTE

1. Class meets on April 13
2. No class on April 26---self study day
3. Memorial Day Holiday on May 28.
4. No class on June 25. Study for finals.

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