Course Syllabus

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GBUS5 - Syllabus - Winter 2022

Course Description:  

This course provides a basic understanding of the business environment and the prime operating functions of management/organization, human resources, marketing, information/technology and accounting/ finance-skills useful for both entry and mid-level positions. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Textbook Information:  

The textbook for this course is an Open Education Resource (OER) book that is embedded into Canvas. All reading assignments can be completed through Canvas, or you may download the PDF version of the textbook if you wish.


Student Learning Outcomes:  

By the end of the semester, the student will be able to:

  1. Examine the primary elements of the language and theories presented in the current business environment.
  2. Select creative and critical-thinking strategies in the solution of complex business situations through the application of learned business concepts
  3. Develop analytical and logical evaluation skills for the purpose of ensuring future success in a professional environment.
  4. Assess the importance of ethics, social responsibility, and diversity as legitimate business objectives.
  5. Develop the capability to access, evaluate, and use information in fulfillment of coursework and independent study.


ATTENDANCE & ABSENCES

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course, if that becomes necessary. However, because of enrollment demand, a student may be dropped by the instructor when not participating in the first class Discussion Forum or not participating in the first course activity designed to account for active enrollment.

A student may also be dropped for non-participation if he/she has missed in excess of 10% of the total course activities, including but not limited to class participation, discussions, assessments, etc.  Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor.


DROPPING A CLASS 

The official starting date for this class is Monday, January 3, 2022. If you decide to drop the course, you should officially withdraw. Do not just stop submitting work, for that may result in an “F” grade. Any student who cannot continue a course has an obligation to officially withdraw through the Admissions Office. According to the grading policy, withdrawing from this course after the withdraw date expires requires that the student receive a letter grade other than a “W” by the instructor.

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY

Long Beach City College is a community of scholars, which emphasizes the mutual responsibility of all members to seek knowledge honestly and in good faith. Students are responsible for doing their own work, and academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated anywhere in the college. A student found cheating on any class assessment (assignment, quiz, exam, etc.) will receive no credit (i.e., a grade of 0) for that assessment. A second instance of cheating will result in the student being referred to the Dean of Students and the Dean of the Business Division for disciplinary action.


ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES

Your success in this course is important to me. Long Beach City College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your accommodations in a timely manner. DSPS is located in room A-1134; their phone number is 562-938-4558.

The DSPS office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. Once you have registered with the DSPS office, I will be notified about what classroom accommodations to make on your behalf. Please note that all accommodation instructions must come to me directly from the DSPS office.


EQUITY & DIVERSITY

Long Beach City College is committed to ensuring equity and valuing diversity. Students and professors are reminded to show respect at all times. Any violations of this policy should be discussed with the professor, the Dean of Students and/or otherwise reported in accordance with this policy.


STUDENT BASIC NEEDS

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing is urged to contact our Basic Needs office at basicneeds@lbcc.edu for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable doing so. This will enable them to provide any resources that they may possess. The Viking Vault (food pantry) is providing drive-thru, Grab-n-Go distributions during campus closure, along with CalFresh information for monthly food benefits. Please join our Canvas page at www.tinyurl.com/vikingvault  to find out when is our next event.