Course Syllabus

 

Professor Information:

Mr. Nicholas Carbonaro, MBA

ncarbonaro@lbcc.edu

Office Hours: MW 12PM-2:30PM

Office Phone (VOICEMAIL ONLY): 562.938.4758

Cell Phone (TEXT ONLY; M-F 9AM-6PM): 562.726.4002

I DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY CONTACT ON SUNDAYS!

www.nickcarbonaro.com

For more professor information go to Professor Contact Information located in our modules)

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Course Description:

Section #:72891

Modality: Asynchronous Online (No required meeting times; online only)

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the business environment and the prime operating functions of management/organization, human resources, marketing, information/technology and accounting/finance. These skills are useful for both entry and mid-level positions.

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Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Select creative and critical-thinking strategies in the solution of complex business situations through the application of learned business concepts.
• Assess the importance of ethics, social responsibility, and diversity as legitimate business objectives.

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Return to Campus Protocols

Return To Campus Protocols:  Our class is 100% Asynchronous online; however, you may be on campus for other reasons. 

• Masks- In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and its variants, the Long Beach Community College District is conforming with CDC guidance and the City of Long Beach Health Order. This means that, as a student, you are required to wear a face covering (mask), regardless of vaccination status, while indoors and in public areas on campus. Only exceptions are students with verified letters of accommodation sent from Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS). https://www.lbcc.edu/disabled-student-services

Daily Screening – In addition to wearing a mask, all students meeting on campus for a face-to-face class must check in at one of the multiple screening stations on either campus prior to their first class on campus each day to obtain a daily clearance. You will receive a wristband that indicates you have been cleared as vaccinated or have a negative weekly COVID test done through Virus Geeks (PCR nasal test).  

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Course Content:

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Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!

Introduction to Business from OpenStax, ISBN-10: 1-947172-55-7

You have several options to obtain this book:

• View online
• Download a PDF

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

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Special Accommodations:

The College requires students with disabilities to register with the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S), located at Room A-1134 and at (562) 9384558, in order to receive prescribed accommodations appropriate to their disability. LBCC does not discriminate in its admissions educational programs, activities or employment policies on the basis of: sex, age, race, religious creed, ancestry, color, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam era veteran. Students requesting accommodations should discuss with me the first week of our online class any disability or special needs that may require specific arrangements/accommodations; however, our book has many different features and functions that accommodate any special accommodation

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Academic Integrity:

You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures that pertain to academic integrity. Lack of honesty in the classroom is considered a very serious offense. Any form of cheating on tests, turning in work which is not one’s own (plagiarism), talking during tests, furnishing false information to instructors or knowingly misrepresenting oneself to the college is grounds for disciplinary action. The consequences of cheating are severe and may include the possibility of expulsion. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or exam.

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Attendance and Late Assignment Policies:

YOU MUST DO THE ASSIGNMENTS LOCATED IN THE “BEFORE YOU GET STARTED” MODULE ON CANVAS TO STAY ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE.

It is imperative that all students submit introductions so we as a class can have discussion forums, graded assignments and to allow those on the waitlist a chance to enroll in a timely manner. Following the Census Date, it is the student's responsibility to withdraw from classes before the Withdrawal Deadline noted in the Important Dates section. If you fail to withdraw by that date and you stop coming to class, a final grade must be assigned to you.  Enrollment in college assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose, and self-discipline.

There will be no late work accepted.  All modules are opened on the first day which allows you to work ahead if you need to.  There are weekly assignment due dates that correspond with the chapter assigned.

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Assignments:

Final Exam:  There will be one cumulative final exam to check your understanding of the course information.  It will be due on the last day of class, Sunday 12/19/21 by 11:59PM

Discussion Posts:  Each week there will be a discussion post pertaining to the information learned in the that week's module.  It is worth 10 points.  I drop your 2 lowest discussion post scores.  

Homework Assignments: Each week there will be a homework assignment that is similar to a case study.  Using the information from the week's learning, you will answer the homework assignment to the best of your ability.  It is worth 10 points.  I drop your lowest homework assignment score.

Quizzes:  Each week there will be a 10 point quiz on each chapter assigned that week.  The quiz will be all multiple choice.  There are no time limits and you have multiple attempts to complete it. It is worth 10 points.  I drop your lowest quiz score.

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Grading Breakdown:

Graded Items	Points
Final Exam	100
Discussion Posts (10*10pts)	100
Homework Assignments (15*10pts)	150
Quizzes (15*10pts)	150
Total	500

 

Grade Range	Letter Grade
447.5>	A
397.5-447.4	B
347.5-397.4	C
297.5-347.4	D
<297.5	F