BUS 100 - Introduction to Business - Heaven Warner
| Course: | Introduction to Business |
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| Professor: | Heaven Warner |
| Email: | heaven.warner@canyons.edu |
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| Course Length: | 5 week |
| Textbook Title: | Business Essentials, 12th Ed. Author(s): Ronald J. Ebert; Ricky W. Griffin; Publisher: Pearson; Copyright year: © 2019 Print ISBN 13: 978-0-13-472839-1; 10: 0-13-0-472839-4 |
| Types of Assessments: | The different types of assessments you will encounter within the course are homework, discussion boards, and exams. |
Introduction
I want to welcome you to BUS 100, Introduction to Business. My name is Heaven Warner and I am your professor for this fully online course. I am a Full-Time Accounting & Business Professor. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Accounting. Both of my degrees are from the University of Houston.
I hope you are as excited about this course as much as I am. We are going to learn about different subjects within today’s business world. This course is going to help you have a stronger understanding of the day to day of different business subjects and how it is applicable in your everyday life. I am also a ground professor at College of the Canyons.
Our course’s CANVAS Shell will be available on the first day of class. Please accept the invitation from Canvas in your official school email account to get started with this course and to set up your account in Canvas. Our Canvas Course Management System is found at my.canyons.edu. After setting up your account, login to the system and search for this course as soon as possible, and introduce yourself to the class. Write a few sentences about yourself and the reason that you are taking this course and attending College of the Canyons. Also view the introduction module and complete the introductory activities.
Course Description
We are going to learn about importance of many key components of business in today’s business world. This course provides a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Focuses on how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership; human resource management; organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, and financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore, how they affect a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals.
What to Expect in this Course
Canvas
Taking an online course is different from taking an on-ground course from a technological perspective. You will attend a “virtual” classroom through “Canvas,” COC’s Learning Management System. All students must login to the Introduction to Business course on Canvas on the first day of the semester and complete your Student Introduction Discussion #1 to avoid being dropped as a “no show.” Thereafter, students must routinely login to Canvas throughout the entire course - at least three times a week - to read class materials, obtain assignments, read announcements, and communicate with me and other students. This entire Course is in CANVAS. All assignments, discussions, quizzes, exams and projects are to be completed in or turned into CANVAS. I send class updates and notifications through the “Announcements” tab within our class shell, so please enable and check this area.
You can access Canvas by typing cv.canyons.edu into a web browser. Once there, you can read and follow the instructions for logging into Canvas.
You can also access Canvas user guides, tutorials, and helpful tips for navigating and using Canvas. You must understand Canvas to succeed in this course. I strongly urge you to read the Canvas user guides and view the tutorials if you are unfamiliar with how Canvas works. For any Canvas-related questions or technical assistance, please call the Canvas Student Support line at (661) 362-3344 during college business hours, or (877) 889-9052 for support at all other times. You may also e-mail Canvas Support Services at cvsupport@canyons.edu.
I require that you personalize Canvas by adding a photo as an avatar that will appear in various areas of the course. I do not require that your avatar be a photo of you. Rather, you may select any appropriate picture. Remember that your avatar will display on Canvas for all of your courses, not only this one. The way you find this CANVAS Course is to login into CANVAS.
- After you Login, you should automatically be on the Dashboard page.
- On the Dashboard Page, you will see this course.
- Click on this Course, labeled Online Introduction to Business.
- When this course opens in CANVAS, you will automatically be on the Home Page and you will see the entire course outlined for you.
- This entire Course will be taught out of CANVAS
Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook
Other Relevant Course Information
Academic Integrity Exams and Quizzes (Proctorio)
All exams and quizzes will be taken online using the CANVAS, which you can find on the home page or under the tab Quizzes. During exams, I will activate software called Proctorio that prevents test takers from opening a second browser tab, printing, cutting-and pasting, and doing a variety of other things/activities on the computer. In addition, you must take exams in front of a functioning web camera. This anti-cheating software is only compatible with Google Chrome and, thus, students in this course must use Google Chrome when taking exams. Since all quizzes and exams use Proctorio, please make sure the computer you use for this class has a webcam. If your computer does not have a webcam, and you live locally, you can take your exams at the TLC at either the Canyon Country or Valencia campuses. You will need to schedule an appointment with the TLC 24 hours prior to taking your exam and let them know you need to take a Proctored Computer Quiz or Exam. Last, you could also purchase an external webcam.
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 Accomodation 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
College of the Canyons cares about your emotional and physical health. Learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including free counseling and mental health services available during this time by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center website or by calling them at: 661-362-3259.
The National Suicide Lifeline number is 1-800-273- 8255 (TALK). Please call it if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress - it could save someone's life.
You can also use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. It's free, available 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.
Last updated: 10/24/2020 Sub # Orig: 1855