Jack Lynch's BUS 10.04 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
Book Website	http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/classes
Class PPTs	Click here to go to Power Point Presentations page
Class Room:	ADM 102
Class Date/Time	Monday, Wednesday 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM (Beginning Monday, January 3, 2011 and ending Thursday, March 24, 2011)
Required Reading:	Exploring Business; Karen Collins: flatworld knowledge. This is an OER (Open Educational Resource) book accessible on the Internet at http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/classes. Go to De Anza College/Jack Lynch and click on Introduction to Business
Office Hours:	1:30 PM -2:20 PM, Monday through Thursday. Room F-51F on the De Anza College Campus. Also by appointment. The instructor is available on line every Tuesday, 8:30 – 9:20 AM.

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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	Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 1 - 4
Midterm Exam #2	Monday, February 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 5 - 7
Midterm Exam #3	Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 8 - 10
Final Examination	Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 11 - 13
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. Participation is very important for this course to get the full learning experience.

The instructor reserves the right to drop students who miss more than two (2) classes. If you have emergency issues please let the instructor know.

Please come to class on time----if you are late you may miss roll call and be counted absent

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Term Paper: The term paper consists of two reports; each one full page minimum, single spaced, normal margins, 12 font, professionally typed report.  All work must be original. I read every paper. Copies of others' work will be considered cheating and will receive zero credit as well as disciplinary action. Also, print out your carbon footprint graphic and attach to your report.

The details for this project are as follows:

Weeks of 3, 10, 17 & 24 January:

Determine how

much energy you are using (average/day). (Electricity, Gasoline & Natural Gas, etc.)

Determine your level of “Greenness”----Recycling, water usage, etc.

Calculate your “Carbon Footprint”. http://carbonfootprint.com

Write up your individual paper on your personal assessment of your present energy usage and level of “Greenness”. 20 points maximum.

Paper 1 Due Monday, January 31 in Class

No Late Papers Accepted

Weeks of 31 January; 7, 14 & 21 February:

Work to reduce your energy usage and increase your level of “Greenness”. See how much improvement you can make. Determine how much you can improve your “Carbon Footprint”. Improve recycling and reduce water usage.

Write up your individual paper on this project. Explain what you did and what improvements you made.  20 points maximum.

Paper 2 Due Wednesday, February 23 in Class

No Late Papers Accepted

Sample Grade Determination

A = 90 - 100% of 360 = 324 - 360 points B = 80 -   89% of 360 = 288 - 323 points C = 70 -   79% of 360 = 252 - 287 points D = 60 -   69% of 360 = 216 - 251 points F = 59 -     0% of 360 = 215 -     0 points

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

Detailed Class Schedule

Class Weeks Beginning	Pages	Book Chapters
January 3, 2011	1 - 40	1 - 2
January 10, 2011	41 - 79	2 - 3
January 17, 2011	80 - 116	3 - 4
Midterm Exam #1	Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 1-4
January 24, 2011	117 - 148	5
January 31, 2011	149 - 178	6
February 7, 2011	179 - 212	7
Midterm Exam #2	Monday, February 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 5-7
February 14, 2011	213 - 248	8
February 21, 2011	249 - 286	9
February 28, 2011	387 - 308	10
Midterm Exam #3	Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College, Room ADM 102. Chapters 8-10
March 7, 2011	309 - 342	11 - 12
March 14, 2011	343 - 366 379 - 384 390 - 392	12 13 13
Final Examination	Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM at De Anza College,Room ADM 102. Chapters 11-13

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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 or a particular assignment or an F for the entire course. Also, a letter to the Dean will be sent explaining this action.

Please be advised that each student has the individual responsibility to drop classes if they so desire. Please check the Schedule of Classes for dates and procedures.

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!

Holidays:

• Martin Luther King Day, January 17.
• Washington's Birthday, February 21.
  

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
 
SLO1: Distinguish among the primary functions within a business, such as marketing, operations, human resources, accounting and finance.

SLO2: Identify the interests and roles of key business stakeholders, such as employees, management, owners and society.

SLO3: Demonstrate a working vocabulary of business terms.

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