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Official TCC Course Syllabus
Discipline
Prefix: BUS
Course
Number: 100
Course Title: Introduction to Business Class
Section: O10N
Credit
Hours: 3
Lecture
Hours: 3
Clinical
Hours: Lab
Hours:
Contact
Hours: 3
Studio
Hours: 2018 Spring
Semester
Additional
Info:
Meeting Days/Time/Location: Distance Learning/Online
Instructor Information
Name:
Professor Peney Williams, MBA, EdS
Assistant Professor, Adjunct
Contact Information: 757-563-4288 (cell)
Office Location: TBD
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 4-5 pm, or by appointment
Course Site: http://learn.vccs.edu
Blackboard Website: https://learn.vccs.edu
Instructor Email Address: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Course Information
Course Description
Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites
General Education Core Competencies Supported by this Course
Required Course Texts and Supplementary Materials
Course Learning Outcomes
Topics Covered in this Course
Description of Assignments/Assessments
Course Schedule
Course Policies & Procedures
Specific Course Policies
Grade Policy
Course Communication
Attendance Policy
Late Work/Make-up Exam Policy
Classroom Behavior
Electronic Devices
Inclement Weather/Emergent Hazardous Conditions
Disposition of Classes for Emergency Shutdown of the College
Academic Policies & Procedures
Withdrawal Policy
Academic Integrity
Student Outcomes Assessment Requirement
Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct
Educational Accessibility
Emergency Procedures
Student Success Resources
Library
Academic Support Services
Online Help Desk
Important Websites
Optional Course Information
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Course Information
Course Description
Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework.
Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource
management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary.
Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites
Prerequistes - None
Corequisites - None
General Education Core Competencies Supported by this Course
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Critical Thinking
A competent critical thinker evaluates evidence carefully and applies reasoning to decide what to believe
and how to act.
• Written Communication
A competent written communicator can use writing to communicate with others, resulting in
understanding and being understood.
Required Course Texts and Supplementary Materials
• Textbook: Understanding Business, 12th ed, by W. Nickels, J. McHugh, and S. McHugh,
ISBN: 9781260277142 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2019
Textbook requirements are accessible at http://tcc.bncollege.com.
• Flash Drive
Course Learning Outcomes
• Explain the overall concept and purpose of business.
• Identify the internal functions and external forces that shape the business environment.
• Describe how economic forces impact business.
• Explain the use of capital in business.
• Describe economic, cultural and ethical factors impacting global trade.
• Explain the purpose and characteristics of laws affecting business.
• Differentiate between legal and ethical behavior in business.
• Identify and explain the various forms of business ownership.
• Identify and describe the steps necessary to start a business.
• Identify and describe management and leadership in business.
• Identify and describe concepts and theories used in business to motivate employees.
• Describe characteristics of teams.
• Identify contemporary business communication practices and issues.
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• Explain key functions and importance of operations management in the production of goods and
services.
• Explain the role of marketing in business.
• Explain how the functions of human resource management contribute to business performance.
• Define the key accounting reports used to communicate business performance.
• Calculate profitability measurements.
Topics Covered in this Course
• Role of Business
• Economic Environment
• Global Environment
• Financial Markets and Systems
• Legal Environment
• Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Business Ownership
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Motivating Employees
• Teamwork and Communication
• Managing Processes
• Marketing Function
• Human Resources Management
• Accounting and Finance
Description of Assignments/Assessments
Students are expected to complete reading assignments prior to completing assignments and joining the online
discussions. Participation is herein defined as timely completion of assignments and meaningful contributions to
the discussion forums.
Students will be required to complete the following:
• Online Discussions Questions and Peer-to-Peer Posting (30%)
• Quizzes (40%)
• Business-related Article Review (15%)
• Reflection Paper (15%). This paper is your final exam
The final grade is a weighted average of quizzes, online discussions, article reviews, and a reflection paper. All
grading rubrics can be found in the Course Information section of Blackboard. Students should review rubrics
prior to submitting any assignment
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Course Schedule
The following course schedule may change due to the progression of the course and at the discretion of the
instructor. If changes/additions are made to the schedule, students will be notified in writing.
Week Readings Assignments Due
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Introduction to Course, Syllabus
Review, Blackboard
Ch 1: Taking Risks and Making
Profits Managing within the
Dynamic Business Environment
Ch 2: Understanding Economics
and How Affects Business
-Post your introduction
-Respond to 2 Peers’
introductions
-Take Quiz #1- Syllabus
-Respond to DQ #1
–Respond to 2 peers’ posts
-Submit Article Review #1
Assignments due by
Tuesday, Oct 23rd
DQ late on Sun-Tues DQ
closes Tues, 10/23
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Ch 3: Doing Business in Global
Markets
Ch 4: Demanding Ethical and
Social Responsible Behavior
-Post Response -DQ #2
-Respond to 2 peers’ posts
-Submit Quiz #2
Assignments due by Sunday,
October 28th
DQ late on Sun-Tues DQ
closes Tues, 10/30
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Ch 5: How to Form of Business
Ch 6: Entrepreneurship and Starting
a Small Business
Ch 7: Management and Leadership
- Submit Quiz #3 - Interview a
Business Owner
-Submit Article Review #2
Assignments due by Sunday,
Nov. 4th
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Ch 8: Structuring Organizations for
Today’s Challenges
Ch 10: Motivating Employees
Ch 11: Human Resource
Management: Finding and Keeping
the Best Employees
-Post Response DQ #3
-Respond to 2 peers’ posts
-Submit Quiz #4
Assignments due by Sunday,
Nov. 11th
DQ late on Sun-Tues DQ
closes Tues, 11/13
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Ch 13: Marketing: Helping Buyers
Buy
Ch 14: Developing and Pricing
Goods and Services
-Submit Article Review #3
Assignments due by Sunday,
Nov. 18th
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Ch 15: Distributing Products
Ch 16: Using Effective Promotions
-Post Response to DQ #4
-Respond to 2 peers’ posts
-Submit Quiz #5
Assignments due by Sunday,
Nov. 25th
DQ late on Sun-Tues DQ
closes Tues, 11/27
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Ch 17: Understanding Accounting
and Financial Information
Ch 18: Financial Management
-Post Response to DQ #5
-Respond to 2 peers’ posts
-Submit Quiz #6
Assignments due by Sunday,
Dec 2nd
DQ late on Sun-Tues
DQ closes on Dec 4th
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8 Email Reflection Paper to
Professor Williams Email by Monday, Dec 10th
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Course Policies & Procedures
Specific Course Policies
Online Courses: This class is internet-based requiring proficiency with and access to e-mail and the web.
Online courses are delivered through the learning management system, Blackboard. Online classes are
particularly valuable for motivated students with good self-discipline and time management skills who cannot
easily attend regular traditional classes. Regular and reliable access to the Internet is necessary for success in
online classes. See www.tcc.edu/students/dtls for tutorial and additional TCC online support services.
Writing and Communication Skills and Netiquette: Students should possess a firm command of written
communication skills, including the mechanics of writing and grammar, the ability to organize thoughts, and the
ability to demonstrate those skills in all written work.
Observation of "Netiquette":
All online communications need to be composed with fairness, honesty, and tact. Spelling and grammar are
very important in an online course. What you put into an online course reflects your level of professionalism.
Several netiquette guidelines are listed below:
1. Sentence Capitalization: Typing in ALL CAPS is considered screaming (and generally rude). Example: I DISAGREE!
2. Leaving the subject field blank: Always fill in the subject with a concise statement describing the email. 3. Do not use all caps or put in vague phrases such as “Help” or “Hi”. 4. Failure to follow netiquette guidelines when filling in the subject line of an email may result in your
correspondence being discarded as spam.
5. Use Grammar and Spelling check
Grade Policy
Based on the progression of the course, the grade distribution for each assignment may change. However, if
changes are made, I will notify students in a timely manner and in writing. Final grades are made available to
each student within the Student Information System (SIS) now web delivered via MyTCC or SIS.
All assignments (Discussion Questions, Article Reviews, Quizzes, etc.) will be available on Blackboard on
Saturday afternoon of the week scheduled and due on the following Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Weekly instructions
will be in the Course Content area of Blackboard.
Students will be required to complete the following:
• Online Discussions Questions and Peer-to-Peer Posting (30%)
• Quizzes (40%)
• Business-related Article Review (15%)
• Reflection Paper (15%). This paper is your final exam
The final grade is a weighted average of quizzes, online discussions, article reviews, and a reflection paper. All
grading rubrics can be found in the Course Information section of Blackboard.
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GRADING SCALE:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 AND BELOW
Final grades are made available to each student within the Student Information System (SIS) now web delivered
via MyTCC or SIS.
Based on the progression of the course, the grade distribution for each assignment may change. However, if
changes are made, I will notify students in a timely manner and in writing.
Course Communication
Assignments (Discussion Questions, Assignment, Weekly Journal Entries, etc.) will be available on Blackboard
on Saturday afternoon of the week scheduled and due on Sunday of the following week by 11:59 p.m.
Students are required to log into Blackboard a minimum of 2 – 3 times per week to post assignments and check
for updated assignments. Students should:
• Check Announcements for course requirements
• Engage in weekly Discussion Boards
• Submit quizzes and assignments on time
Students are responsible for contributing to the online learning community by making the following posts:
• Answer one Discussion Question (DQ) per week. (See rubric in Course Information folder)
• Respond to at least 2 of your classmates’ posts (P2P) per week. (See rubric in Course Information
folder)
• Your first post should be made early in the week to allow for full participation.
• Initial DQ posts and initial P2P posts made on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday will be counted as late. See
“Late Work” section for more details.
• The engagement within the discussion forums must have quality and quantity to receive the offered
grade. Peer-to-Peer posts such as “I agree” or “Good post” will not receive any credit. The use of
course terms and references are required to receive full credit.
Personal Contact: If you are having difficulty with the class or need to discuss a personal situation, email me
([email protected]) to schedule an appointment.
Email Correspondence: Every student must have an established TCC email account. At times, it will be
necessary to communicate through email. Please feel free to email me with questions, concerns and/or issues.
You can expect responses:
o Monday – Thursday – within 24 - 48 hours
o Friday – Sunday - by Monday evening
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Attendance Policy
All students are expected to be present and on time at all scheduled class and laboratory meetings. Instructors
are not required to admit a student who arrives late to the classroom. A student who adds a class or registers
after the first day of classes is counted absent from all class meetings missed.
If a student is absent more than 15 percent of scheduled instructional time, attendance may be defined as
unsatisfactory. This calculation includes absences occurring during the add/drop period. See also the
Withdrawal Policy in this syllabus for more information. Per the college’s attendance policy, faculty have the
right to develop a more stringent policy as well. Students who do not attend or participate in class by the
deadline to drop for tuition refund may be deleted from the course.
All students are expected to be active participants within the online community. Students who fail to submit two
consecutive weeks’ worth of class assignments are subject to being dropped from the course. Students who do
not participate in class by the deadline to drop for tuition refund may be deleted from the course.
Late Work/Make-up Exam Policy
• All assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of each week.
• Assignments and Quizzes will be penalized with 10 points deducted for each week that the work is late.
• Discussion Questions (DQ) initial postings should be submitted early in the week to allow for full
participation. If your initial post is submitted at the very end of the week, your peers will not have an
opportunity to review/respond to your post.
• Initial posts made at the end of the week will have points deducted for late submission:
o Initial DQ or P2P posts made on Sunday will lose 10 pts.
o Initial DQ or P2P posts made on Monday or Tuesday will lose 15 pts.
• DQ forums will close on Tuesdays. Once closed, DQ forums will not be re-opened.
Classroom Behavior
TCC is committed to maintaining a social and physical environment conducive to carrying out its education
mission. Therefore, all members of the TCC community are expected to demonstrate standards for civility.
• Be moderate in speaking. Loud, obscene, argumentative, or threatening speech is disruptive to
teaching and learning and is offensive to others. It has no place in an academic setting
• Resolve any disagreements in a positive, non-combative manner. Request the assistance of college
authorities if needed.
• Show respect for the comfort of others in an educational setting by observing acceptable standards
for personal cleanliness and dress.
Electronic Devices
Cell phones, pagers, and other communication devices are prohibited from use in classrooms, laboratories, and
libraries, unless authorized by the appropriate faculty or staff. Although soundless communication devices such
as cell phones and pagers are permissible in classrooms, college offices, and/or meeting rooms, they must not be
answered during class.
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Inclement Weather/Emergent Hazardous Conditions
Tidewater Community College uses TCC Alerts to immediately contact and inform faculty, staff and
students of a major crisis or emergency. TCC Alerts delivers important emergency alerts, notifications, and
updates via:
• Email (work, home, other)
• Text Message via Cell phone
• Pager
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will be instantly notified via TCC Alerts. TCC
Alerts is a personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what not to
do, who to contact, and other important information. New users may register via the link on the
College’s Closings & Emergencies webpage (https://www.tcc.edu/closings-emergencies).
All students are encouraged to sign up for TCC Alerts as soon as possible. If you have already
subscribed, please verify your contact information is up-to-date in TCC Alerts.
In the event of a bomb threat, tornado, or fire, students and staff may be directed to evacuate the building or
move to an internal assembly area location within the building. Evacuation routes are posted in each classroom.
The map indicates the route to the nearest exit. Students should review the map to make sure that the exit routes
for the building are clearly understood. The information regarding locations of the Emergency Assembly Areas
and Internal Assembly Areas for all classrooms or spaces used on the various campuses is available on our
Closings and Emergencies webpage
http://www.tcc.edu/closings-emergencies
Disposition of Classes for Emergency Shutdown of the College
In the event of an emergency shutdown of the college, the president and her executive staff may elect to
conclude the term in session if eighty-five percent or more of that term has been completed. If the term in
session is concluded, faculty shall compute final grades of students based on coursework completed at that
point.
Academic Policies & Procedures
Students are responsible for being aware of the policies, procedures, and student responsibilities contained
within the current edition of the TCC Catalog and Student Handbook.
Withdrawal Policy
Students who wish to withdraw without academic penalty should contact a counselor to determine the
appropriate procedure. Withdrawals through completion of 60 percent of a session will result in a W grade.
After 60 percent of a session is completed, a withdrawal will result in a grade of F in a credit course or a grade
of U in a developmental course, except under mitigating circumstances that must be documented by the
instructor and approved by the academic dean. Dynamic session classes have unique refund and withdrawal
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dates. Contact a campus Enrollment Services Office for more information, or visit the Academic Calendar
website (URL provided in Important Websites section).
A student who drops after the last day to withdraw does not receive a 'W'. He/she receives an 'F', in which case
there is both an academic and financial penalty. A student who withdraws by the deadline faces a financial
penalty, but not an academic penalty.
10/24/2018 Deadline to drop to tuition refund
11/19/2018 Deadline to withdraw without academic penalty and to receive a grade of W for
the course
Academic Integrity
TCC will expect students to demonstrate personal and academic integrity, to be open to new ideas, and to share
in a community where individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures help one another grow intellectually,
socially, and personally.
TCC expects students to achieve, not just to get by. And while many caring and talented faculty and staff are
here to help, students must take responsibility for their own learning. Students should strive for a high level of
academic performance and to be responsible, contributing citizens within the college and in outside
communities. Above all, TCC wants students to develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime, along with a
life-long interest in maintaining emotional and physical wellness.
Student Outcomes Assessment Requirement
Work products submitted by students to fulfill course requirements may be used by the college to evaluate its
academic programs and general education requirements.
Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: cheating on an examination or
quiz—either giving or receiving information; copying information from another person for graded assignments;
using unauthorized materials during tests; collaboration during examinations; buying, selling or stealing
examinations; arranging a substitute for oneself during examinations; substituting for another person, or
arranging such a substitution; plagiarism—the intentional or accidental presentation of another’s words or ideas;
collusion with another person or persons in submitting work for credit in class or lab, unless such collaboration
is approved in advance by the instructor.
Faculty members who have reliable evidence of academic misconduct will (1) investigate the matter, and (2)
review the facts of the matter and the proposed penalty with the appropriate academic dean. They may then take
one or more of the following actions:
• Require the work to be accomplished again
• Give no credit for the test, paper, or exercise
• Assign a grade of F, U, or W for the course
• Refer the matter to the campus Dean for Student Services or designee for possible disciplinary sanction
through the college’s disciplinary procedure
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If the faculty member chooses to refer the matter to the campus Dean for Student Services or designee for
disposition, the Plenary Disciplinary Procedure shall be followed, and the student’s dismissal from the college
is a possibility.
Educational Accessibility
Students who have documented, diagnosed disabilities, and who need special accommodations for tests, etc.,
are advised to see the Educational Accessibility Disabilities Services staff in Student Services so that the
instructor may be notified of what accommodations are appropriate in each case. Requests for accommodations
should be made to the designated campus Educational Accessibility counselor at least 45 days before classes
begin. Documentation must be provided to support the need for accommodations.
Students who have been hospitalized (for medical or psychiatric reasons) unexpectedly during the semester
shall contact the Office of Educational Accessibility Counselor for support and connection to college resources.
If the student is incapacitated, a designee may make contact on their behalf.
For assistance with disabilities, contact the campus Educational Accessibility Counselor/Provider or the
Coordinator of Educational Accessibility Services: call 822-7752, visit Student Services/Development, or visit
the Educational Accessibility webpage (URL provided in Important Websites section).
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a bomb threat, tornado, or fire, students and staff may be directed to evacuate the building or
move to an internal assembly area within the building. Evacuation routes are posted in each classroom. The map
indicates the route to the nearest exit. Students should review the map to make sure that the exit routes for the
building are clearly understood. The information regarding locations of the Emergency Assembly Areas and
Internal Assembly Areas for all classrooms or spaces used on the various campuses is available on the Crisis
and Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) webpage (https://web.tcc.edu/emergency/cemp.htm). If you require
assistance during an evacuation, let your instructor know at the end of the first class.
Student Success Resources
The following resources are available to TCC students. Visit the Student Handbook webpage for more
information about student services and locations.
Library
A library is located at each TCC campus and at the Visual Arts Center. These libraries are intended for research
and study, and they contain materials in print and digital format to support the courses, curricula, and mission of
the college. The research materials include books, newspapers, magazines, journals, DVDs, streaming media
and an extensive collection of indexes, abstracts and full-text databases. Faculty members may place materials
on reserve in the libraries for their students. Visit the Library webpage for more
information: http://libguides.tcc.edu/LibraryPage
Academic Support Services
Each campus provides various kinds of academic assistance. One-on-one tutoring, math and computer labs, and
other forms of individual and group assistance may be available. Students can also find free help for writing,
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from short questions about commas and comma splices to a comprehensive review of research papers in
progress, in the Writing Centers.
The following resources are available to TCC students. Visit the Student Handbook webpage for more
information about student services and locations (URL provided in Important Websites section).
Online Help Desk
Visit the following website for Blackboard support:
http://web.tcc.edu/HYPERLINK "http://www.tcc.edu/eLearning" academics/learningtechnologies/support.html
Important Websites
• College Website: www.tcc.edu
• Closings and Emergencies: http://www.tcc.edu/closings-emergencies
• Blackboard and Student E-mail: http://my.tcc.edu
• Educational Accessibility: http://www.tcc.edu/student-services/personal-support/students-disabilities
• Student Handbook: http://web.tcc.edu/student-handbook
• TCC Catalog: http://www.tcc.edu/academics/catalog/
• Class Schedule: https://m.sis.vccs.edu/index.php/app/catalog/classSearch?institution=TC295 (or log-in
to SIS for current course offerings)
• Academic Calendar: http://www.tcc.edu/academics/calendars/
• eLearning Resources: http://web.tcc.edu/academics/elearning/index.html
• For current financial aid information and assistance, visit http://www.tcc.edu/paying-for-tcc/financial-
aid/ or http://studentaid.ed.gov/
• Library: www.tcc.edu/library/
Online Help Desk
Visit the following website for Blackboard support:
https://web.tcc.edu/academics/learningtechnologies/support.html
Syllabus Quiz
A quiz on this syllabus is required. Take to the quiz, go to Blackboard/Course Content/Week #1-Getting
Started.
