Valencia College

Introduction to Business Summer Full Term 2003/2004

GEB1011 CRN 32381 (Hybrid)

Instructor:  Storm Russo  

E-mail: srusso@mail.valencia.cc.fl.us or jrusso@atlas.valenciacollege.edu

Phone:  407-582-2348      Office and Office Hours:  As Posted, Portable 2C

Web Page:  http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/srusso/

Course Description:  Fundamentals of business organization and procedures to acquaint student with management, business terminology, organization and control of large and small business.

Prerequisites:  None

Course Outcomes and Core Competencies: Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to describe and explain:

• basic environments (legal, social, economic) in which a business operates;
• basic concepts of management and recognize problems faced in operating a business enterprise;
• basic concepts related to the marketing of goods and services;
• basic information with respect to money and banking, financial management, stock and bond markets, and risks involved in business;
• basic elements of accounting, computers, data processing, and quantitative methods with emphasis on the role these play in business;
• the changing factors that could influence business in the future, and relate how these factors could affect their careers.

This course seeks to reinforce the following Valencia Student Competencies:

• Think clearly, critically and creatively by analyzing, synthesizing, integrating and evaluating symbolic works and truth claims.
• Reflect on your own and other’s values form individual, cultural, and global perspectives.
• Communicate by reading, listening, writing and speaking effectively.
• Act purposefully, reflectively and responsibly by implementing effective problem solving and decision making strategies. 

Attendance:

• Valencia's attendance policy is that a student will be present for all class meetings (see college catalog). After two absences (one in a night class), a student will receive a warning notice, and may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
• Continual tardiness or leaving early will be viewed as absences and/or a disruption of class (see conduct code in catalog).
• This is a Hybrid Class that meets online on Mondays and in class on Wednesdays.

 Grading

 Final Grades will be calculated as follows:

Average of all quizzes                                                                           50%

Midterm                                                                                              25%

Final                                                                                                     25%

       A = 90-100%                            C = 70-79%

       B = 80-89%                              D = 60-69%

**No Late Assignments will be accepted.

**No Make-Up Tests will be given.

 Withdrawal From Class:

 A student may withdraw at any time before or on July 2, 2004 and receive a W for a grade. After this date, if a student withdraws or is withdrawn by the professor for excessive absences or other reasons, the professor will assign a withdrawal grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing), based upon the student's academic achievement in class as of the last day of attendance. A W or WP will not be counted in the grade point average; a WF will be calculated as an F in the grade point average. If the student fails to take the required final examination, the professor will assign a WF.

 Textbook:

Understanding Business 6^th Edition, by Nickels, McHugh, and McHugh

Student Conduct:

Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct.  By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct.  The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty.  Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class.   Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia.   Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions.  You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.

Academic Dishonesty:

Each student is expected to be in complete compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as set forth in the college catalog and the student handbook.  Any student cheating on and exam will receive a zero on the exam and the professor, at his discretion, can withdraw the student from the class.

DISCLAIMER 

Changes may be made to the syllabus at any time during the term by announcement of professor followed by a revised printed copy.  It is the responsibility of the student to make any adjustments as announced.

Note To Students With Disabilities:

Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class.  The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.  The East Campus Office is located in Building 5, Room 216.