SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, Metro Campus
Introduction to Accounting – ACCT 1003
Fall 2015
Section No: 190
Days/Times: Online
Instructor: S. Molly McFadden-May, CPA, MT
E-Mail: molly.mcfadden-may@tulsacc.edu
Phone: 918-595-7056
Division Name: Business & Information
Technology
Division Associate Dean: Mr. Mitchell Ober
Call No: 18583
Class Duration: 16 Week Course
August 17 – December 13
Office: MC438
Office Hours:
Mon 9:00 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Tues 9:00 – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wed 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Thurs 9:00 – 10:00 AM online
Other days/times by appointment
Division Office: MC416
Division Phone Number: 918-595-7039
PREREQUISITES:
NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of double-entry accounting as
applied to practical business situations. Emphasis is given to the following financial
statements, debit and credit rules of accounting, the accounting cycle, special journals, and
payroll accounting.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT:
General education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain sills, 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.
TEXTBOOKS, SOFTWARE, & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
COLLEGE ACCOUNTING CUSTOM W/MAL & MathXL (MAL = MyAccountingLab)
NOTE: This custom textbook comes with two “Student Access Codes” to be used with MAL &
MathXL.
Author: SLATER ISBN: 9781323107683 Edition: 13th Edition Published: 2015
Course ID for MyMathXL is: XL20-K1CU-7020-88H2
Course ID for MyAccountingLab is: may97564
You must use the above two course IDs to enroll in the lab environments associated with this
course. The codes are case sensitive.
NOTE: The bookstore offers a bundle with both codes. If you purchase a USED TEXTBOOK
you will still need to purchase the “STUDENT ACCESS CODES” from the bookstore or from
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the publisher On-Line!
(STUDENTS: You MUST have the textbook (bound or loose-leaf) and two Student
Access Codes.)
Binder: A binder or other means to keep you text pages together.
Calculator: A basic calculator (+, -, *, /) will be helpful for calculations. A “financial”
calculator is NOT required for completion of this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to—
Recall:
Ability to recognize the definitions of basic terminology and recite
facts and procedures.
Comprehension:
Ability to make inferences or draw conclusions on knowledge of
terminology, facts, & procedures.
Application:
Ability to perform procedures, make calculations, or prepare
financial reports based upon a straight-forward presentation of the
facts of the situation.
Analysis:
Ability to deal with the interrelationships inherent in the facts of
the situation.
COMPUTER ACCESS:
It is a requirement 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 at home. Not having computer or Internet access will not be
accepted as an excuse for incomplete work.
TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
You should be comfortable with the following:
 Using a word processor software
 Using e-mail for communication
 Sending an e-mail attachment
 Navigating the Internet
 Downloading appropriate plugins
 Using Blackboard for assignments
 Using an Internet search engine
TEACHING METHODS:
Teaching methods can include: handouts, PowerPoint, demonstration of problem solutions in
the Pearson systems, homework assignments, computer lab assignments, Blackboard,
MyAccountingLab, MathXL, quizzes and exams. It is only through reading the book and
working the problems online that you learn accounting. You cannot wait until the weekend
before the exam to do your work.
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You will have assignments due each Wednesday.
You must be sure to check the Blackboard and MyAccountingLab/MathXL sites, as well as
your TCC email in case any changes are made to the class.
During this 16-week semester, you will need to use:
1. Blackboard for announcements, submitting some assignments, and access to some
resources I have found for you.
2. The MyAccountingLab and MathXL programs for homework, quizzes, and tests.
3. Outlook email for communications. Anything I send you will go through the TCC
Outlook email system. Please send all email communication from your MyTCC email.
And, please note that if I receive messages from email addresses that I do not
recognize, I may not open the emails due to the on-going threat of computer viruses.
4. The internet or other resources for research.
To access, Blackboard, go to www.tulsacc.edu, click on Blackboard on the menu box, then
click on this course. Students should log on several times weekly to read any
Announcements that may have been posted.
Instructions for enrolling in the course sections in MyAccountinglab and MathLX are on
Blackboard. To access assignments in MyAccountingLab and MathXL, go to
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com, and click on this course.
DATES & TIMES
Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is in the Central Time Zone
(UTC-6). All due dates and times are local to Tulsa. The state of Oklahoma observers
Daylight Savings Time, which usually begins the second Sunday of March and ends the first
Sunday of November.
Blackboard, MAL, and MathXL will adjust automatically for the times changes. If you are
outside the Central Time Zone, you will need to plan accordingly.
ATTENDANCE:
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 will be expected to log on to the course site regularly. You are also expected to
participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured by
completion of course assignments.
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.
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What You Should Understand About Any College Class:
1. Be realistic about the amount of time required to do the coursework
2. Plan to spend 3 to 5 clock hours per week (including classroom time) per credit hour,
depending on your skill level (“Carnegie hours”)
3. Schedule “class” time just as if you were attending on campus
4. Turn in your work ON TIME
5. Participate actively in the class
6. Online is NOT easier!
7. Use e-mail and the discussion boards to communicate often with your instructor and
other classmates
8. Log into the class regularly (every day is best)
9. Do NOT fall behind in your assignments
10. ASK for help when you need help, DO NOT struggle in silence
Internet classes require reliable access to the internet. A failed internet connection is not an
excuse for late or missed assignments.
Written assignments may require the use of Microsoft Word or Excel. If you do not have
these programs on your laptop or computer, you may download them for free through the
link on Blackboard.
TESTING POLICY:
Exams may be administered remotely at the instructor’s discretion. However, I reserve the
right to require students come on campus or arrange for proctored testing locations should I
feel there is a violation of TCC’s academic dishonesty policy that warrants such an action.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
Exams, quizzes, and chapter homework questions will all be done using MyAccountingLab
and MathXL. Other assignments will be submitted through Blackboard for grading.
Your grade in this course will reflect the quality of your work not your effort. While extra
effort is admirable, you will be successful throughout the remainder of your college
experience only if you are able to produce college level work product which includes
mechanically and stylistically use of knowledge, organization, clarity, correct grammar and a
demonstration and adherence to provided directions. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and is
discussed in further detail within this syllabus.
The grade in this class is based on 1,000 points. However, a total of 1,020 points are
available for the required assignments in this course. No grading on the curve will be done.
Student assignments are to be submitted by the stated due date and will be graded and
returned within 1 week. Please note that at peak times during the semester, a high volume of
grading may slow my process. Your graded assignments with comments about the quality of
your work will be returned. Please be sure to read all comments and implement corrections
in all future submissions.
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REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING SCALE:
Read the Textbook, complete and submit all Homework, Exams, and other Activities by their
due dates. Below is a tentative schedule of assignments. Assigned readings should be done
BEFORE attempting homework. You will have assignments due every Wednesday, 11:59PM.
Homework: Each chapter will have Homework assigned in MyAccountingLab or MathXL, as
well as a comprehensive assignment set in MyAccountingLab, totaling 625 points. All
assignments are due at the 11:59 PM on the due date. The due dates are listed in
MyAccountingLab and MathXL and the assignment schedule in this syllabus. Late
assignments will receive a 25% deduction in points per day.
The Dynamic Study Modules (DSM) and exercise set for each chapter can be attempted an
unlimited number of times until the due date. Feel free to work them as many times as you
need to in order to gain understanding of the concepts. Homework problems sets can be
attempted 5 times with the highest score of all the attempts being recorded (Help Me Solve
This counts as an attempt). However, any attempts of the DSMs, exercise, and problems after
the due date will be subject to the late penalty.
Math chapters: the homework is divided into 1 assignment set per chapter.
Accounting chapters: the homework is divided into 3 assignments per chapter, DSM,
exercises, and problems.
Exams and Quizzes: Three (3) Exams will be given. Total Exam points are 300 (50 points for
the Math Exam and 125 for each of the two Accounting Exams). Quizzes may be given if
necessary to ensure students are prepared for class. No make-up tests or quizzes will be
given. Exams/Quizzes may include multiple choice questions, T/F Questions and/or written
problems similar to the homework. They are taken from the text, lectures, demonstrations,
lab work and homework assignments. Bring a calculator, pencils, and eraser. Each exam
covers 5 chapters. While exams are not comprehensive per se, the nature of the subject
matter is that it builds upon previous learning throughout the semester. You cannot
understand Chapters 6-10 if you do not understand Chapters. 1-5.
Written Assignment: One written assignment will be given (50 points). This assignment is
designed to help you apply the concepts you have learned to real-world accounting
situations. The assignment will be done in Microsoft Word and submitted through
Blackboard. The written assignment will not be accepted late.
Assignments
Homework
Exams/Quizzes
Written
Syllabus Quiz
Discussion board
Total Points
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Accounting - 525
1 @ 50 + 2 @
125
650 Points
300 Points
50 Points
10 points
10 points
Point Scale
Grade
900 to 1,000
800 to 899
700 to 799
600 to 699
0 to 599
A
B
C
D
F
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MAKE-UP AND LATE ASSIGNMENT/EXAM POLICY:
An inability to complete the assignment through no fault of your own may include publisher
website technical error and military deployment. Forgetting a deadline, or simply being too
busy, etc. will not excuse late work. Absent an inability to complete an assignment, no late
quizzes, exams, or written assignments will be accepted. All late homework assignments
(MyAccountingLab and MathXL) are subject to penalties of 25% per day late. Exams will not
be accepted late.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR:
All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: jane.doe@tulsacc.edu).
All email communications to you will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must
use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this
course. For any questions you may have, please contact me by telephone or by email. Please
DO NOT send emails from your home or business email addresses to your instructors. Use
your TCC Email address!
I will not respond to emails that are sent from non-TCC Outlook email address for several
reasons:
 When you use your TCC email, the system lets me know who you are and the class you
are in which allows me to respond faster,
 To protect your privacy in the event your person email is hacked, and
 Reduce the possibility of spreading viruses.
You may forward your TCC email to another email account if you know how to do so.
However, the emails to me must still come from the TCC email address.
You may contact me by telephone during office hours or anytime by email. I will attempt to
respond to emails received Sunday through Wednesday, no later than the next business day.
Emails received Thursday through Saturday will be replied to by the following Monday. Be
advised, though, that during peak times of the semester, I may not be able to respond as
quickly due to the volume of messages.
I do not link my TCC email to my cell phone. I will check emails outside of office hours as my
schedule allows. Please note that it is highly unlikely I will be online late in the evening your
when your assignments are due. Plan accordingly.
Inclement weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). If reason you are coming
to campus and the weather is bad, please check to see if the campus is open first. You can
sign up for TCC Alerts at https://tcc.bbcportal.com/.
ETIQUETTE:
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives
during “classroom” or discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. BE RESPECTFUL! Do not use profanity
in the “classroom”. This language is not acceptable in a learning environment.
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NETIQUETTE:
Written communications between students or between student and instructor must follow
appropriate tone and netiquette. The word "netiquette" is short for "Internet etiquette."
Rules of netiquette have grown organically with the growth of the Internet to help users act
responsibly when they access or transmit information online. As a TCC student, you should
be aware of the common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style
that follows these guidelines.
Interactions in an online classroom are in written form. Your comfort level with expressing
ideas and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course. The ability to write
is necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered appropriate when
communicating online.
A Few Rules of Thumb
 Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how
you say it.
 Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often
referred to as "flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication
will not be tolerated.
 Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as
SHOUTING.
 Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.
 Keep messages short and to the point.
 Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you
have taken the time to craft your response and that you respect the recipient of your
message.
 Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges.
 Be respectful and treat everyone, as you would want to be treated yourself.
 Use spell check.
INSTITUTIONAL 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: http://www.tulsacc.edu.
BLACKBOARD WEB SITE:
To access Blackboard, go to www.tulsacc.edu, and click on Blackboard on the menu box.
Then click on this course. Students should log on several times weekly to read any
Announcements that may have been posted.
ISSUANCE OF SCORES ON WRITTEN WORK AND COURSE GRADE:
Scores in MyAccountingLab and MathXL will be computer generated and automatically
recorded in that system’s gradebook and transferred to Blackboard on a regular basis. The
scores any written or bonus assignments will be posted to the Blackboard Gradebook. The
final course grade based on the above scale will be posted to the Blackboard Gradebook.
Do not rely on the grade in MathLX or MyAccountingLab to represent your actual grade in
this class. These are calculated using a weighted-average method and do not consider
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assignments outside the systems.
EXTRA CREDIT (O PTIONAL ):
The maximum extra credit one student can receive in one course is 40 points.
Throughout the semester there are numerous ways to earn extra credit through our local Phi
Beta Lambda chapter or through extra credit assignments. This can accomplished by
participation in community service and fund raising activities sponsored by our PBL student
organization or by completing extra assignments given for extra credit. Being an active
member of Phi Beta Lambda provides many opportunities for personal and professional
growth and for that reason the following extra credit opportunities are available to you:



Attend PBL event, meetings, functions
Completion of additional assignments
Maximum Possible Extra Credit Points
Points Possible
05/event
Varies
40
LATE OR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:
25% deduction per day on all homework assignments submitted late in MyAccountingLab
and MathXL! No quizzes, exams, or written asignments will be accepted late.
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 WITHDRAWL:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ 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 may receive a course
grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. 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. “AWs” will NOT be assigned to a student who earns failing grades in the
course. The last day to drop is November 6th.
ADA POLICY – DISABILITY RESOURCES:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To
request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or
call (918) 809-1864.
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 of disciplinary action to the
faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to the
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dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic
dishonest, a faculty member may:
 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 the instructor
may 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 in writing. This syllabus is tentative and may be modified to
enhance student learning at the instructor’s discretion.
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.
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE:
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with Governor’s Executive
Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits
smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and
all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities.
This order includes properly leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all
grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a
tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or
non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the
Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through
issuance of campus or state citations.
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Introduction to Accounting
Tentative Assignment Schedule and Point Value
Chapter
Assignment
Due
Date
Possible Points
8/26
8/26
8/26
9/2
9/2
9/9
9/9
20
25
25
25
25
25
50
Math
Syllabus
Week 1
1
2
3
5
6
1
2
3
4
Accounting
5
6
7
8
9
10
Orientation to MathXL
Discussion board, syllabus quiz
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
Math Exam
Orientation to MyAccountingLab
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Accounting Exam 1
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Dynamic Study Module, Exercises,
And Problem Set
Written assignment in Blackboard
Comprehensive Problem Set
Accounting Exam 2
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/14
10/21
10/28
11/4
11/11
11/18
11/25
12/2
12/9
Total Points Possible
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50
50
50
50
125
50
50
50
50
50
50
25
125
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