Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division name: Social and Business Sciences
Course Prefix and number: BUSN 296
Course Title: Special Topics in Business
DATE PREPARED: November, 1999
DATE REVIEWED:
DATE REVISED: February, 2013
PCS/CIP/ID NO.: 11-529997
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS:
CREDIT HOURS: 1-3
CONTACT HOURS: 1-3
LECTURE HOURS: 1-3
LABORATORY HOURS:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: As set by the faculty.
This course will offer students an opportunity to study a special topic or current issue in
business. Credit hours will be determined based on topic taught. The course may be repeated
with a different topic.
TEXTBOOK(S):
Textbooks and/or other course readings will vary.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
BUSN 296 fulfills 3 semester hours of elective credit for the A.A. and A.S. degrees. It should
transfer to most colleges and universities as an elective course. However, since this course is not
part of either the General Education Core Curriculum or a baccalaureate major program
described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative, students should check with an academic advisor
for information about its transferability to other institutions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Due to the nature of a special topic assignment, some or all of the outcomes may apply.
Course Outcome
General
Education
Outcome
CT1
Range of Assessment Methods
Evaluate and analyze the conclusions and
methodologies of existing research that
surrounds the topic.
CT2
Exams, Quizzes, Papers,
Presentations, In-class
Participation, Group Projects, or
other methods
Articulate and support a position concerning
the topic that includes examining and
applying multiple sources either orally or in
writing or both.
Reflect upon their work and the learning
process in order to improve their final class
creations, works, or products.
CT3
CO1
Exams, Quizzes, Papers,
Presentations, In-class
Participation, Group Projects, or
other methods
Exams, Quizzes, Papers,
Presentations, In-class
Participation, Group Projects, or
other methods
Demonstrate an understanding of the business
issues and business context surrounding the
topic by gathering and applying knowledge.
CT4
Exams, Quizzes, Papers,
Presentations, In-class
Participation, Group Projects, or
other methods
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
To be determined by the faculty for each selected topic.
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Evaluation methods will vary by instructor but may include exams, quizzes, papers,
presentations, in-class participation, group projects and/or other methods determined by the
instructor.
Letter grades will be based on the percentage of points earned in the course in accordance with
the following scale:
A90 – 100%
B80 – 89%
C70 – 79%
DF-
60 – 69%
59 – 0%
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
The amount and format of writing requirements will vary by instructor but may include essays
on exams and quizzes, research papers, and in-class reaction papers. Some writing will be
required and will change depending on the topic. Required reading materials will vary by
instructor.