BUS 12 - Introduction to Business

Instructor: Dmitriy Kalyagin
Instructor Website  http://www.chabotcollege.edu/faculty/dkalyagin

Email Instructorl dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu
Instructor phone:  510-723-6974

Course Description

Survey of the private enterprise system and basic business concepts, business economics, types of business ownership, ethics, globalization, and organizational functions (management, marketing, accounting, and finance).

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins June 15th and ends August 7th

Optional On-Campus Orientations

There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student. 

Attend either of these sessions:

• Monday, June 15th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1618

• Tuesday, June 16th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class.

The class emphasizes discussions and class participation. Assignments include weekly graded discussion forums, chapter quizzes, five-six internet research assignments, and four online exams. Students are expected to log into blackboard at least three times a week ( more frequently in the summer) and will spend around 9 hours per week in class activities (10-12 hours a week if the class starts late OR 18 hours for the summer session).

Special discussion board policy: Each graded discussion forum requires one main post and at least three replies to other students. First post for each board must be done before Thursday midnight, the rest of the work must be completed before Sunday midnight.

Although you should not expect the instructor to drop you from the course, it is in his rights to do so if a certain number of activities/weeks is missed.

If you wish to add to the class after it is full, send an email to dkalyagin@chabotcollege.edu within first 2-3 days of the class to request an authorization add number.  Only 10 students will be added on the first come, first served basis.

Textbook Information

 

 BUSN, Kelly & McGowen, Student Edition with access code and review cards, 2009 Cengage, ISBN 0324569890 AND th Textbook Website at http://4ltrpress.cengage.com/busn/
Grading Info: The grading structure might include:
* 4 exams (timed at 2 hours, one attempt) at 75 points each
* 12-16 discussion boards graded at 10 points each
* 12-16 online quizzes at 10 points each (not timed, one attempt)
* 4-6 internet research assignment, which a student will submit via the Assignment feature in Blackboard at 15 points each
* additional extra credit assignments will be given to the entire class in the forms of surveys, critical thinking exercises, and cases.  The instructor does not give extra credit assignments on the individual basis.

No late work will be accepted/no make ups are allowed.  Students usually will have 4-5 days to complete the exam.

If a student is locked out of the assessment (a quiz or exam), please email the instructor as soon as possible to clear that attempt.  For any other technical problems, please directly contact Blackboard Help.

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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