Santiago Canyon College
Course Information
Course: Business 100 (Fundamentals of Business) Fall 2007 Semester
Section: 1110001
Time: Monday and Wednesday 9:15-10:40
Location: D-221
Prerequisites: None
Instructor:
Steven Deeley
Office: D-116-7
Office Hours: MW 12:30 – 2:00 PM, MW 5-6 and by appointment.
Office Phone: 714 628-4739
Email: deeley_steven@sccollege.edu
Blackboard Website: http://rsccd.blackboard.com
Textbook:
Business, A Changing World, 6th Edition
O.C. Ferrell, Geoffrey Hirt, Linda Ferrell
Paperback, 506 pages
Publisher: McGraw Hill Irwin (2008)
ISBN: 978-0-07-351166-5
Grading:
Exams (best 2 of 3 scores):
Final Exam:
Paper/Assignments:
Attendance/Participation:
Total
40%
25%
25%
10%
100%
Final Course Grades:
A = 90.0% - 100.0%
B = 80.0% - 89.9%
C = 67.0% - 79.9%
D = 50.0% - 66.9%
Exams: will be a combination of multiple-choice, True/False, Short Answer and Short Essay questions.
Accommodations for Disabilities:
Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for
notifying their instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) as early as possible in the
semester. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone (714) 628-4863 or (714) 639-9742 (TYY)
Or stop by the DSPS Center in E-107.
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce you (the student) to the wonderful world of business. Upon
completing this course, you should have a solid understanding of numerous business topics, including:
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Can you generally describe the Unites States business system? What are some legal aspects faced by
firms and what are their social responsibilities?
What are the major forms of business ownership?
What are the major challenges of business management, particularly leadership and human resources?
How do businesses market products and services?
How do businesses disclose finances? How is financial information reported to the public?
What is the role of money and banking in the economy? How do securities markets functions?
What are some basic topics for discussing international business?
Can you make an informed decision about a college major or a business career?
Course Policies
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Class Meetings: Be on time and be prepared. Cell phones must be turned off.
Absences: please notify me in advance, just as you would with an employer.
Contact: email (deeley_steven@sccollege.edu) is the best way to reach me. You can also call my office
(714 628-4739). If you leave a message, I will return your call within 24 hours.
Grades: we can discuss grades at any time.
Exams: the lowest score of the three exams will be dropped. There are no make-up exams.
Attendance: miss three or more class meetings and you will be excluded. Do not rely on the instructor
to drop you from the class if you stop attending. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course if
he/she stops attending.
Academic Honesty: Cheating and/or plagiarism are not tolerated. Students enrolled at Santiago Canyon
College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors and assume an
obligation to obey the Academic Honesty Policy. For specific policy information, please refer to the
current SCC Catalog.
Instructor Background
Teaching Experience: Santiago Canyon College, Fall 2006. Adjunct Business Instructor at Los Angeles Pierce
College and East Los Angeles College (2001-2006).
Business Background: E-Business Consultant for Wells Fargo Bank (2001-2006). Vice President/Sales
Manager for Downey Savings (1992-2001). I have over 15 years of experience in the Financial Services
industry.
Education: M.B.A., University of Southern California (1999); B.A., UC Santa Barbara (1987)
Instructor Notes:
The only constant in life is change! The grading scale, attached class schedule and anything else related to
the course is subject to change by the instructor at any time. You will be given ample notice to any changes.
Your education is your responsibility! If you are unable to attend class, complete an assignment or take an
exam, you must contact the instructor in advance. The dates for assignments and exams are listed on the
schedule, so plan accordingly.
You are here to learn from each other, not just me! Please participate in class discussions. Everyone here
has something important to add to this class. Remember to respect EVERYONE’S right to participate and
express an opinion.
Course Schedule Fall 2007
Business 100: Fundamentals of Business
Mondays & Wednesdays 9:15-10:40
Week
Date
1
August 27 & 29
2
3
Course #1110001 Location D-221
Topic
Chapter 1: Dynamics of Business and
Economics
Chapter 2: Business Ethics and Social
September 3 & 5
Responsibility
(Sept. 3 – Labor Day) Chapter 3: Global Business
Chapter 4: Managing Information
September 10 & 12
Technology
Events
(More to be added)
Course Expectations
Student Introductions
Chapter 5: Business Organization
4
September 17 & 19
5
September 24 & 26
6
October 1 & 3
7
October 8 & 10
8
October 15 & 17
9
October 22 & 24
10
October 29 & 31
Chapter 11: Managing Human
Resources
11
November 5 & 7
Chapter 12: Customer-Driven
Marketing
Chapter 6: Small Business,
Entrepreneurship and Franchising
Exam #1 (Chapters 1-5)
Monday Sept. 26, 2007
Chapter 7: Management
12
13
Chapter 8: Organization, Teamwork
and Communications
Chapter 9: Operations Management
Exam #2 (Chapters 6-9)
Wed. Oct. 17, 2007
Chapter 10: Motivation
Assign Course Paper
Chapter 13: Marketing Strategy
November 12 & 14 Information
(Nov. 12 – Veteran’s
Day Holiday)
Chapter 14: Money and the Financial
November 19 & 21 System
14
November 26 & 28
15
December 3 & 5
16
December 10 & 12
Exam #3 (Chapters 10-13)
Monday Nov. 19, 2007
Chapter 15: Accounting and Financial
Statements
Chapter 16: Financial Management and Course Paper Due
Securities Markets
Wed. Dec. 5, 2007
Final Exam- Monday Dec. 10, 2007