LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE BUSINESS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (BUS #1)
C. Rush
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide the students with an opportunity to cultivate essential cross-functional skills in business definitions, concepts and applications of business organizations in the U.S. political/social/economic system.
ASSIGNED READING:
*	Read chapters: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16 and 17-21.
*	Specific chapters are assigned before each class session.
COURSE PLAN: (Subject to modifications)
*	Required of each class associate:
	Access the Internet for any relevant or related business information to the chapter topics; and regular attendance (ENTIRE CLASS SESSION) with preparation for class discussions based upon assigned readings. If you are absent for more than nine hours of class time, you will be excluded from the class.
*	Class session will include:
	Lecture/class discussions and students participation directed by instructor emphasizing major consideration pertaining to assigned readings.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
*	Exams (Four) during regular semester
*	Final examination (covering all topical areas)
*	Internet assignments (plus or minus 10 points)
*	Subjective
Note: You neither take exams nor turn in Internet assignments after the scheduled class date.
CLASS-WIDE INCENTIVES:
*	90% of class associates start and complete the 15 week course (10 points)
*	Final examination (covering all topical areas)
EXAMINATION/QUESTIONS:
*	Multiple choice
*	Essay
GRADING SCALE:
*	90 + = A
*	80-89 = B
*	65-79 = C
*	60-64 = D
*	Below = F
OFFICE HOURS/ PHONE/ LOCATION:
*	Hours: T & TH 12:30-3:30 p.m.
*	Phone: (818) 364-7728
*	Location: Business Information Department