Introduction to Business Syllabus

Home	Introduction to Business (BUS 100) Spring 2012				Schedule

	Section 1	11:00AM - 12:15 PM	Tuesdays and Thursdays	K 112	3 cr.
	Section 2	2:00 PM - 3:15 PM	Tuesdays and Thursdays	UCB 114	3 cr.

Instructor:	Drew Martin, Ph.D.	Office Hours:	Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 AM; Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00-10:30 AM; or by appointment
Telephone:	974-7553	Office: K-255
Text:	Exploring Business by Karen Collins, (Flatworld, 2009).

Course Description:
	A study of business functions, methods of business operation, types of business ownership, and the role of business organizations in contemporary society.
Course Objectives:
	This course's purpose is to introduce business principles and concepts. Both theory and practical application will be addressed. Upon successful completion of this class, course participants will have a working knowledge of the following.

Measures of Success:
1.	Tests - 80%
		Three examinations of equal weight will be written for this course. Tests will be a combination of multiple choice and short-answer essay questions covering assigned reading, class videos, and lectures. A comprehensive review will be given during the class session prior to each scheduled examination. Test #1 is scheduled on February 9 and Test #2 is scheduled on March 13 during regular class meeting times. The third test is scheduled on May 8 (9:40-11:40 AM) for Section 1 AND May 10 (2:00 to 4:00 PM) for Section 2.
2.	Current Event Assignment - 10%
		Course participants will be required to give one current event presentation. Prior to the presentation, the student must send an e-mail with an attached Word document containing the current event summary to the instructor. The assignment will be graded and electronically sent back to the student. Please follow the guidelines very carefully. The current event assignment is divided equally between the presentation and the written component.
3.	Participation/Preparation - 10%
		Course participants must be prepared to discuss the assigned materials. If class attendance wanes or the instructor feels most students are not adequately prepared, unannounced quizzes will be given. Students uncomfortable speaking during class can earn participation credit by sending comments or questions to the instructor prior to the day that the assigned topic is discussed in class. A daily sign-in sheet is circulated at the beginning of class. Late arrivals are not permitted to sign the sheet.

Grading Scale: Based on the total number of points for the class, grades will be assigned on the following scale.

A	93%+
A-	90-92%
B+	88-89%
B	83-87%
B-	80-82%
C+	78-79%
C	73-77%
C-	70-72%
D	60-69%
F	Below 60%

Class Policies:
1.	The instructor reserves the right to modify any of the material in the Syllabus and Class Schedule with sufficient notice given to course participants.
2.	Each student is responsible for obtaining all handouts, announcements, and schedule changes.
3.	This course has no provisions for make-up examinations or extra credit.
4.	Class starts on time. It is in your best interest to be punctual.
5.	Important class announcements may be communicated by e-mail—check your UHH e-mail account regularly.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Students are responsible for submitting their own work. Students who cooperate on oral or written examinations or work without authorization share the responsibility for violation of academic principles and the students are subject to disciplinary action even when one of the students is not enrolled in the course where the violation occurred.

Note. Any student with a documented disability who would like to request for accommodations should contact the University Disability Services Office (933-0816 (Voice), or 933-3334 (TTY), uds@hawaii.edu, Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge), as early in the semester as possible.

Kilohana, the Academic Success Center, provides academic support opportunities for all UH Hilo students to foster their development into independent, self-motivated learners. Students visiting Kilohana have access to subject-specific and academic skills tutoring from UHH students selected for their academic achievement and dedication to helping others succeed. Kilohana is located on the lower level of the Mookini Library and on the web at http://hilo.hawaii.edu/kilohana/.

Advising is a very important resource designed to help students complete the requirements of the University and their individual majors. Students should consult with their faculty advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, check progress towards graduation, and discuss career options and other educational opportunities provided by CoBE and UH Hilo. Advising is a shared responsibility, but students have final responsibility for meeting degree requirements.

Questions and Comments to: drmartin@hawaii.edu

This document was last modified January 5, 2012