BUS 100 - Introduction to Business - Ali Naddafpour
| Course: | Introduction to Business |
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| Professor: | Ali Naddafpour |
| Email: | ali.naddafpour@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
ali.naddafpour@canyons.edu
Dear Learners,
Welcome to your Bus 100 class. I am glad to see all of you in this class. College of the Canyons is a very close community and I would like this to be the best possible experience for you. As we go through the course, feel free to contact me, if you have any questions and or concerns. Please read the course syllabus for important information about how we will communicate, and etiquette of online expectations.
I know you are experienced at working on the internet, reading e-articles, and communicating with your friends online. We will utilize those skills you already have in a unique way, and I hope you learn some more techniques.
Course Description
This is a short-term intensive, and one-hundred percent online section. We have exactly 5 weeks to cover materials usually covered in 16 weeks, which means you have to invest more time on a daily base than the regular course, almost 10 to 15 hours per week. You have to finish weekly requirements by the week's deadline.
All exams will be taken online using Canvas exam option. We will go over all coursework, questions, and unclear subjects during online interactions. However, students may complete the online work and project at 2 pm or 2 am, whichever best fits each individual schedule, as long as it is before the posted deadlines. Students are evaluated on the quality of work completed; one is evaluated on what one does and does not complete.
After reading the syllabus, let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Please indicate you understand the expectations, guidelines, responsibilities, and will try to abide by them by posting a short response to the discussion board.
The virtual classroom will be available for entrance January 04.
All students are required to have their own valid COC assigned e-mail address for this course. Please note your classmates and I will communicate with you through this e-mail. Hence, you should check this email regularly during the course.
The following are some guidelines and requirements that will help you successfully navigate and complete this class:
- Check your computer status. Students should have access to a computer with minimum requirements. Otherwise, you should get to the habit of using a library or TLC computers.
- A Word Processing program (Microsoft Word) is necessary. Spread Sheet Program is optional, but very helpful.
- Access to Canvas and the Textbook’s site.
- Text: Business Essentials, 13th edition; By: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin; Pearson Publishing. For more detail, please contact the COC bookstore.
- Please read the guidelines and the syllabus, and then post your response (“I will abide by these expectations.”) to this one indicating that you have read and understood the stated guidelines. Moreover, you agree with those guidelines. We will review the syllabus during the first session on Monday, the first day of class.
As you know, we have a short time to cover our learning objectives, make sure you are prepared and ready on day one. Make sure you participated in Canvas orientation. In other word, in order to access this class online you must first complete an online tutorial. The tutorial will assist you with understanding Canvas, COC’s course management program. You can access this tutorial:
https://www.canyons.edu/academics/onlineeducation/orientationletters
The above link provides useful advice and other related information for the learners.
There is an individual homework assignment for each chapter… These questions are from the end of the chapter questions.
When answering Discussion or homework questions, try to explain, expand, give examples, & etc… Don’t just provide a sentence or two answer, show your own understanding of the subject.
What to Expect in this Course
You can start by reading and studying the summary of a chapter, go over the PowerPoint Presentation, then start working on the Discussions, and end of the chapter's assignment.
Here are some allocations:
1st Segment Ends at the end of week 2 with Exam 1.
2nd Segment Ends at the end of week 3 with Exam 2.
3rd Segment Ends at the end of week 4 with Exam 3.
Class Project (Final Draft) is due at the same time.
4th Segment Ends on Thursday of week 5 with Exam 4.
Exams will be available 48 hours before their deadlines. No excuses will be accepted, including lack of reliable Internet connection and or ....
Types of Assessments
Students will be assessed via:
1. Homework from the end of each chapter submitted online.
2. Discussions participation.
3. Class Project, and
4. four multiple-choice, short answer, true-false exams.
Here are some allocations: The 1st Segment Ends at the end of week 2 with Exam 1. The 2nd Segment Ends at the end of week 3 with Exam 2. The 3rd Segment Ends at the end of week 4 with Exam 3. Class Project (Final Draft) is due at the same time. The 4th Segment Ends at the end of week 5 with Exam 4.
Exams will be available 48 hours before their deadlines. No excuses will be accepted, including lack of reliable Internet connection and or .... Go over the course menu, and become familiar with the location of documents and materials. Just like any other online course, you can finish assignments, Discussion Board questions, and or exams ahead of deadlines. They will expire at the deadline time...
Textbook Information
Business Essentials, 13th Edition; By: Ronald J Ebert & Ricky W Griffin; Publisher: Pearson.
Contact the COC Bookstore for more detail.
Other Relevant Course Information
Go over the course menu, become familiar with location of documents and materials.. Just like any other online course, you can finish assignments, Discussion Board questions, and or exams ahead of deadlines. They will expire at the deadline time...
Please do not hesitate to contact me, if you have any questions and or concerns.
Warm Regards,
Happy Surfing,
Ali Naddafpour
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
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