Bus 20 Syllabus

BUS 20 Syllabus Fall 2011

Fall 2011

Instructor: Roger Waller

Bus 20 - Sec. 38558

Introduction to Business

Start Date 8/15/2011

End Date 12/16/2011

Refund Date 8/26/2011

Last Drop Date 11/15/2011

Lecture hours: 3.0

Prerequisites: Reading Level II

Office: Locke 416

Office Hours: M/W: 11 - 11:55 a.m.; Tues/Thurs/Fri: By Appointment

Catalog Description (from the credit course outline):

This course is designed to build an understanding of the market economy, the business environment, other economic systems, and the organization, management, and operation of business enterprises. The course includes such topics as understanding the economy, how businesses are formed and managed, human relations, producing and marketing a product or service, the financial markets and securities, governmental relationships, understanding the financial media, and other similar areas. The course is a foundation for the business student.

Text: "Understanding Business" by Nickels, McHugh and McHugh, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2010.

Required Equipment and/or Supplies (approximate cost):

Connect Plus Access Code (bundled with the textbook at the Delta College Bookstore)

The student also needs to have access to a computer with a link to the Internet. This is an Online Course. Free computer access is available to students on the San Joaquin Delta College Campus.

General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify different economic systems.

2. Understand how businesses are formed.

3. Explain various motivational and management techniques.

4. Understand business principles and terminology.

Obligations of the Student:

Attendance Policy

Refer to Delta College Policy 5150 for clarification.

Plagiarism

Refer to Delta College Policy 5500 for clarification

Assignment Deadlines

It is the student's responsibility to meet the deadlines established for the course. Any unique