BISHOP AMAT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
INTRO TO BUSINESS – BU631-01 COURSE SYLLABUS 2012-2013
Course Description/Objectives:
This course is designed to be an introduction to the
world of business for everyday people. Basics of
finance, marketing, operations, and management will
be introduced. Whether you wish to go into
business for yourself or want to know how the
business world works, this course is for you!
Chapters on personal financial management, the
workings of insurance, consumer credit, and
investment strategies will help prepare you for the
real world possibly more than any other class at
Bishop Amat. (one semester course)
Supplies:
1. Intro to Business, Southwestern Publishers, 7th
Edition. Dlabay, Burrow, and Kleindl.
2. A binder to keep all handouts, assignments,
and returned papers organized!!!
3. A flash drive for all your data and assignments.
The flash drive will be used for all your data.
During class, you MUST use a flash drive for
classroom notes and assignments; not your online digital locker. UNTIL YOU HAVE A
FLASDRIVE, YOU MUST HANDWRITE
ALL YOUR NOTES AND ASSIGNMENTS.
Quizzes and Tests:
Every textbook chapter will end with a quiz covering
the topics presented in that chapter. These will be a
total of three cumulative tests taken during the
semester. The final will be cumulative and include
material from all chapters covered during the
semester.
Classroom Policies:
You will be marked tardy if you are not in your seat
when the second bell rings. You are not allowed to
move computer equipment from one computer
station to another. If there is a problem with your
computer, notify the instructor at the beginning of
class. This way you will not be held responsible for
any theft or vandalism and the responsible person
may be tracked down and held accountable.
You are NOT allowed to change any settings on the
computer (screensaver, desktop, theme, etc.)
First offense will result in a warning, second offense
in a detention. After a third offense, you will be sent
to the deans for disciplinary action. Refer to Lancer
Life pages 36-37. You are NOT allowed to listen to
CD’s. I-pods, or any other electronic device during
class time (Lancer Life page 27). IF YOU HAVE
THESE OUT AT ANY TIME THEY WILL BE
CONFISCATED AND GIVEN TO YOUR DEAN.
Returned Papers:
It is your responsibility to keep ALL returned
papers. They will be graded and returned as
promptly as possible. You should study corrections
in your work, since in many cases you can avoid
similar errors on future assignments if you
understand the earlier mistake.
Absences:
School policies concerning makeup work of missed
days apply. You will have as many class days as
you were absent to make up any missed work. IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT
WHAT YOU MISSED IF ABSENT!!!
Eating/Drinking in Class:
The regular policies of the school will be adhered to.
It is even more important that we do not have food
and gum around sensitive computer equipment than
it is in a regular classroom. You are only allowed to
have water* in class, and then the water should be
left on the floor, never on the computer table next to
the computer.
Projects
There will be 3 “mini” projects assigned during
the semester. Each will be 2-3 pages in length,
but will require outside school time and
research. Each is worth 5% of your total grade.
Grading:
Class Participation
10%
Homework:
20%
Textbook Assignments: 20%
Quizzes:
10%
Tests:
10%
Projects:
15%
Final:
15%
TOTAL:
100%
Tutoring is available at lunch or after school by
appointment. Mr. Caro is also in room 210
every Monday and Thursday after school until 5
pm.
Voice mail:
E-mail:
(626) 962-2495 extension 5811
dcaro@bishopamat.org