SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus
Spring 2014
Course:
ACCT-2333 Cost Accounting
Section No: 290
Call No:
22126
Day(s) and Time(s): 16-week Internet Course (January 13, 2014 – May 9, 2014)
TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Instructor: Jerrilyn A. Eisenhauer, CPA
Office Hours: SEC #4114 (appointment only)
Phone: 918-595-7612
Email: jerrilyn.eisenhauer@tulsacc.edu
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE
Division Name: Business & Information Technology
Division Associate Dean: Dave Poth
Division Office Number: SEC #4112
Division Phone Number: 918-595-7639
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
Managerial Accounting, ACCT-2223 with a grade of “C” or better.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Basic principles and procedures of cost accounting and cost control in a manufacturing organization
through study of job order and process cost procedures, predetermined cost, and variance analysis.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE
See academic advisor as necessary.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the
skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives.
General Education Goals relevant to this course include Critical Thinking, Effective Communication,
Engaged Learning, and Technical Proficiency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Define the nature and purpose of cost accounting and its function in directing the affairs of
business and non-business organizations.
 Plan operations, control activities, and to make essential business decisions relating to a business.
 Identify types of information a manager needs, where such information is obtained, and how this
information can be used in carrying out the essential business functions of an organization as well
as prepare the information in schedules/reports in a timely manner.
 Demonstrate a critical/effective analytical approach in solving managerial and accounting business
problems.
 Perform specific calculations required under job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit
analysis, capital budgeting, standard costs, and departmentalization.
 Use computers, spreadsheets, the Internet (and Blackboard) as tools to speed up the processing of
data that is used to make managerial decisions more quickly.
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TEXTBOOKS, SOFTWARE, & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Required Textbook:
COST ACCOUNTING: A MANAGERIAL EMPHASIS, 14th Edition, by Horngren, et al. With your
purchase of your textbook from the bookstore, you will receive an access code that will enable you to
create an account with Pearson for “MyAccountingLab.” If you purchase the textbook from another
source, please note that you will need the online access code, which may or may not be included with the
text you purchase.
In this course you will need access to the Internet to access the TCC Blackboard program and to complete
assignments at http://myaccountinglab.com. "Excel" and “Word” programs will assist you, if you choose
to prepare your homework electronically.
Required Email Address:
All TCC students receive a designated “TCC” email address. All communications to you about TCC and
course assignments will be sent to your TCC email address; and you must use TCC email to send email
to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Other RECOMMENDED Items:
 Large notebook for organizing and keeping class lecture notes, power points, etc.;
 Dividers to setup your notebook by Chapters;
 Small (inexpensive) calculator;
 6-inch ruler;
 Small stapler for stapling homework pages together; and
 Three hole puncher.
Staying organized and never getting behind is key to getting through this course with an excellent
grade.
COMPUTER ACCESS
It is required that you have regular (daily) computer access, preferably a home computer with broadband
Internet access. This course can be completed using public computers at TCC or other public access
areas. However, be aware that using public computers may create a hardship. All course requirements
remain the same whether your computer access is public or private (home).
TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
You should be comfortable with the following:
 using a word processor (changing font, spell check)
 using email for communication
 sending an email attachment
 navigating the Internet
 downloading appropriate plugins
 using an Internet search engine
TEACHING METHODS
 Course work will be devoted to reading and studying the textbook and completing the assigned
exercises, problems and handouts, by the student online using MyAccounting Lab.
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The student will be responsible for preparing and completing the assigned online homework,
quizzes and exams after completing the chapter lectures, which will be posted on blackboard. It is
through the working of the exercises, problems, handouts and quizzes that you, the student, learn
accounting skills.
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Assignments will be available according the weekly agenda. The agenda should be followed in
sequence and should be completed by the due dates noted.
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Grade in the class will be determined by overall performance in four areas, (1) Homework, (2)
Tasks, (3) Cases/Projects and (4) Exams. MyAccountingLab will be used for submission of all
homework, quizzes and exams, taken online. Projects must be submitted to the instructor
according to the project’s instructions.
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ATTENDANCE – TIME COMMITMENT – STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Attendance (regular participation in the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the best learning
environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as
importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor.
Participation in this course via the Internet is the responsibility of the student. Students receiving benefits
from government agencies must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific agency.
You are also expected to participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured
by completion of course assignments. No late work will be accepted for a grade.
NOTE: This Internet class demands that the student be self-motivated and self disciplined. You are
responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. I will be contacting you throughout
the semester by email, and Blackboard is available at all times.
What You Should Understand About Internet Classes:
 Be realistic about the amount of time required to do the coursework
 Plan to spend at least 5 clock hours per week for every credit hour (at least 15 hours per week)
 Schedule class time just as if you were attending class on-campus
 Turn in your work ON TIME
 On-line is NOT easier!
 Participate actively in the class
 Use e-mail and the discussion boards to communicate often with your instructor and other
classmates
 Log onto the class at least 3 times a week (every day is best)
 Do NOT fall behind in your assignments
 ASK for help when you need help
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWL FOR NON-PARTICIPATION
Students who fail to participate in the course during the first week or fail to complete the first online
homework OR DISCUSSION BOARD by work due date will be Administratively Withdrawn (WN) from
the course.
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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
POINTS
ACTIVITY
300
450
200
50
1000
PERCENTAGE
Exams (100 points each)
Homework (45 points each)
Cases/Special Projects (100 points each)
Week #1 Task – Discussion Board (Bb)
Total Points Possible
30%
45%
20%
5%
100%
GRADE CONVERSION CHART
900 - 1000 = A
800 - 899 = B
700 - 799 = C
600 - 699 = D
0 - 599 = F
TESTING POLICY
All of your examinations will be administered online. Even though you are taking them online, they are
still "real" tests. Following are the testing procedures you are expected to follow while taking these
exams.
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You are to take the test by yourself. No group efforts or help from other people in answering the
test questions.
You may use your book. However, the test is timed. You will not have time to look up every
question.
You have 180 minutes to complete each exam. A timer appears, and the test continues until you
click the submit button. You must submit your test before 180 minutes have elapsed.
The test does not automatically stop at 180 minutes. You have to click "Submit" to end the test
and stop the timer.
You cannot make-up an exam.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Assignments must be worked in according to the Tentative Agenda Sheet. Homework (HW), Handouts
(HO), Quizzes (Q) and Exams (EX) are assigned on the Tentative Agenda Sheet. Please have a printed
copy of both the Course Syllabus and Agenda Sheet readily available at all times to follow in your work.
You can always get access to the Course Syllabus and Tentative Agenda Sheet under Course Documents
in Blackboard.
Any due date listed must be completed on that day by 11;59 p.m., or it is late. Late work will NOT be
accepted for grading.
MAKE-UP AND LATE ASSIGNMENT/EXAM POLICY
General rule – there are no Make-ups. Make-ups will only be allowed in Extreme Emergencies. Doctor
forms may be required. The agreement must be in writing. MAKE-UP EXAMS will be made prior to the
Exam and you must notify the instructor and we must agree you can do a makeup. Make-ups will be on
campus; no textbook, no notes, etc. allowed. The instructor has the ability to give a different exam but the
exam will cover the same material.
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SUMMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
This class will be using computers to prepare and submit online homework assignments, quizzes, and
exams. All grading for the homework problems or exercises will be done online using MyAccountingLab.
When you select the “Submit assignment for grading” button it will submit the total assignment for
grading, and you will not be able to continue with other elements in the assignment. Assignments are
recorded in total in this grading system. Selecting “Submit” at the bottom of the screen is considered one
attempt or take.
Online Homework is set up to allow 10 attempts (aka – check my work) per assignment. One attempt
equals you clicking the button “check my answer.” Once you do this 10 times within the assignment, it
will automatically be submitted for grading. Be careful in choosing when you will “attempt” aka check
your answer. Homework is not timed.
If you are not happy with your grade, you can retake the homework two more times. Thus, you will be
allowed a total of 3 tries/takes per assignment. Be sure you want your assignment graded when it is
submitted. Again, if you are not satisfied with your grade, you will have three tries/takes to improve.
You must complete online chapter homework to take the online chapter quiz.
Online Quizzes are set up to allow 1 attempts (aka – check my work) per assignment. You will be
allowed 2 tries/takes per assignment. Be sure you want your assignment graded when it is submitted.
Again, if you are not satisfied with your grade, you will have three tries/takes to improve. Note, that on
your second try/take, the problem or exercise will be the same type of exercise or problem, but will have
different numbers and facts for you. Quizzes are not timed, but you must complete the quiz to take the
related exam.
Online Exams are set up to allow 1 attempt. You will be allowed 1 tries/takes per assignment. Be sure
you want your assignment graded when it is submitted. Additionally, each exam will be timed. See your
agenda for the time restrictions. You will have 180 minutes to complete each exam.
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments. You are submitting items over the
Internet. There are many things that can go wrong in the path between your computer and the Blackboard
course site. Your personal computer/Internet Service Provider issues are not acceptable explanations of
late work. I do not accept late work.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
During the week, announcements will be placed in the Announcement section of the Blackboard course
site highlighting certain aspects of assignments or alerting students to important issues.
Email is the preferred method of individual communication. Email is typically checked daily, before 10
a.m. and after 8:00 p.m. Please allow for a 48-hour response time.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning
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and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the
instructor.
When posting on the discussion board or sending email you are expected to:
 Be respectful.
 Use acceptable grammar and spelling.
 Use color and font that are easily readable.
 Use sentence case. Email or discussions posts type in all UPPERCASE is unacceptable. It can be
perceived as the equivalent of shouting. You may format your text for emphasis.
 Use TCC email or the email features available inside of Bb as this will clearly identify you and the
class you are enrolled. If these resources are not available, and you must send from an outside
account, clearly identify yourself and the class you are enrolled.
 Keep communication on the discussion board relative to the topic.
 Converse with others the same way you would in a traditional classroom. Harassment will not be
tolerated. Refer to the Student Policies and Resources Handbook for general classroom
expectations.
 If an assignment requires you to critique a peer’s work, be positive and respectful. Take your
responsibilities seriously and offer meaningful feedback.
INSITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC
Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All
information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu.
TRANSFERABILITY:
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university to
which you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating
in the course and fail to withdraw will receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student. The last day to withdraw from this course is April 11, 2014.
Students who are earning a failing grade should consider withdrawing from the course by the official drop
date. Failure to withdraw will result in the student receiving a regular grade of “F” at the end of the
semester. I do not give "AWs" to students who earn failing grades in the course.
ADA POLICY
TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-5957115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – PLAGIARISM
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the
work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the
Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of
authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include,
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but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of
academic dishonesty, a faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute
assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw
the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that
disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a
request to the Dean of Student Services.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the
syllabus via TCC email.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Distance Learning has pulled together information about the student support services TCC offers and has
made it available for online instructors. You can put a link to this information in your course site. The
link is available on the Bb Welcome tab  left side, about the middle of the page. It is called "Student
Support Services."
A complete list of student support services can be found in the Resources section of the Blackboard
course site. This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and
online tutorials related to course concepts.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that
comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal
lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
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