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 07, 2008 and ending Tuesday, June 24, 2008)
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 28, 2008 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 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 6 - 10 Chapter 10 is on-line self study
Midterm Exam #3	Monday June 09, 2008 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	Tuesday June 24, 2008 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. Roll call will be at random times and dates so make certain you are in class on time every day and in the class continuously during the class. Students not responding to roll call will be marked as absent.

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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Term Paper: We will develop the materials for the Term Paper in class. They will have to do with Energy Savings and/or "Living Green". The class will work together in teams to discuss and conduct studies and analyses on the aforementioned topics.

The term paper consists of a minimum of one and a half pages, single spaced, 12 font, professionally typed report. 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 12, 2008
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 7, 2008	1 - 61	1 - 2
April 14, 2008	62 - 131	3 - 4
April 21, 2008	132 - 171	5
Midterm Exam #1	Monday April 28, 2008 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 1-5
April 28, 2008	172 - 222	6 - 7
May 5, 2008	223 - 265	7 - 8
May 12, 2008	266 - 327	9 - 10
Midterm Exam #2	Monday May 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 6-10
May 19, 2008	328 - 361 396 - 416	11 13
May 26, 2008	417 - 457	13 - 14
June 2, 2008	458 - 487	15
Midterm Exam #3	Monday, June 9, 2008 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 11,13,14,15
June 9, 2008	488 - 579	16 - 17 - 18
June 16, 2008	580 - 641	19 - 20
June 23, 2008	No Class on Monday, June 23. Study for finals.
Final Examination	Tuesday, June 24, 2008 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.

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. Holidays Memorial Day, Monday, May 26
2. No class on Monday, June 23. Study for finals.

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