BUS-100 - Introduction to Business - Ara Norwood
| Course: | Introduction to Business |
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| Professor: | Ara Norwood |
| Email: | ara.norwood@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
A hearty welcome to all of my new students for the upcoming semester!
Some people like to play chess. Others like to dance. Still others like to play soccer. Me? I love to teach! There are very few things that give me more enjoyment than having a group of students in front of me who are eager to learn.
To my way of thinking, teaching is a calling, and it is also an opportunity to dispense not only knowledge, but wisdom and understanding. To become educated is to have one's eyes opened and one's mind expanded. I see teaching as a way of preventing society from descending into the Dark Ages for a second time.
I am a rather energetic speaker and I move at a rapid pace. Most of my students say my class sessions remind them of a well-run business seminar. Other students claim I teach them not only about business, but about life. You can get a fuller picture of how previous students assess me by looking me up on the RateMyProfessors.com website.
One thing about me you should know: being a college professor is not my main gig. I am not a professor who happens to teach business. I am a businessman who happens to teach a little college here and there. Thus, I bring less theory to the table, and more practical application, as well as business "street-smarts" along with some humor.
I look forward to our interactions this coming semester. Although we will be on Zoom rather than in the classroom (and note that I expect all students to have their video cameras on for the duration of the class, as I really want to see you, not the ceiling in the room you are in) I will do my best to make it as close to a classroom environment as one can in a virtual forum.
And make sure you have a Canvas account if you don’t already, as I will be giving you the Zoom login info a few days prior to the start of the semester. It will be found in the Announcements Tab within Canvas.
Now put on your seatbelts and prepare to be inspired!
Positively yours,
Professor Ara Norwood Adjunct Professor College of the Canyons
Course Description
This is an entry-level course which exposes students to what the very notion of business is and where it came from (i.e., its history), plus a look at what the great minds of the business world have to teach us.
What to Expect in this Course
You must have a webcam on your computer or whatever device you use in Zoom. And you must have it on. If you believe your webcam is not working, please get it fixed prior to the opening day of class. When I say I expect your camera on, I am very serious about that. No exceptions. And the camera must be aimed at you, not the floor, or the ceiling. If you cannot have a functioning webcam during our class time, then please unenroll from my section(s) and find another section with a different professor to enroll in.
I don't assign a lot of homework. But I demand punctuality and consistent participation (meaning showing up, on time, and be ready to engage).
We will cover the other details, all of which are found in the Course Syllabus, during our first class session.
Types of Assessments
4 exams based on the textbook.
A course assessment to measure the Student Learning Outcomes.
You will also watch some YouTube videos featuring the various business titans we talk about in class and you will engage with each other in some online Discussion Boards within Canvas based on those videos. These will take place outside our regular class time.
Finally, you are graded for your participation, meaning you showing up to class and contributing to the discussions.
Textbook Information
Ronald J. Ebert and Ricky W. Griffin, Business Essentials, 13th Edition.
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.
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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.
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Last updated: 06/07/2021 Sub#: 216