Course Syllabus

This is a college-level UC and CSU transferable course.  Students must attend class in order to participate in student-involvement activities.  Each student is expected to be on time for class and be prepared for each day’s lesson.  That is, be prepared to ask questions, answer questions, and otherwise participate in discussion of the topic(s) for that day. Consistent and timely attendance is expected.  Past experience indicates a direct relationship between regular attendance and passing grades. 

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About your instructor

Dr. LaVonne Slaton is a Professor of Business, Management, and Marketing at Solano Community College, bringing real-world expertise in project management, accounting, and emerging technologies to the classroom. With an MBA, a Ph.D., multiple PMI certifications—including AI-focused cognitive project management—and experience as an entrepreneur and student club advisor, she is passionate about helping students build practical skills that translate directly into career success.

Contact information

Dr. LaVonne Slaton

lavonne.slaton@solano.edu

LaVonne Slaton, Ph.D.

MBA, BS Accounting, CAPM, PMP, PMI-CPMAI

PMI Certified Professional in Managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Cognitive Project Management

Professor of Business, Management, and Marketing

Solano Community College

Rotaract, Entrepreneur and Alpha Beta Gamma (ABG) national business honor society Club Advisor

School of Applied Technology and Business

4000 Suisun Valley Road

Fairfield, CA 94534-3197

Office: 707-864-7000 ext 5821

Cell: 707-365-2314

E-Fax: 707-864-7190

lavonne.slaton@solano.edu

 

Email address

lavonne.slaton@solano.edu

Response time to messages

Office Hours: Please email me with your questions and I will normally respond within 24 -48 hours except on weekends.

Phone number

Phone: (707)365-2314

Office hours

Office Zoom Location: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and by appointment 

Zoom link

Office Zoom Location: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and by appointment https://solano-edu.zoom.us/j/84675532086

Mission Statement

Solano Community College’s mission is to educate a culturally and academically diverse student population drawn from our local communities and beyond. We are committed to student learning and achievement and to helping our students achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. Solano transforms students’ lives with undergraduate education, transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, workforce development and training, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities.

Land Acknowledgment

We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we are gathered. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes:

• Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community
• Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians
• Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands. Approved by Yocha Dehe Tribal Council (July 23, 2019)

Daily and Weekly Canvas Announcements about course content where students can reply will be posted. Weekly Personal Feedback on Assignment using speed grade assignment comments will be posted. Biweekly reminders of assignments using Canvas Inbox will be emailed to students. Gradebook "Message students who..." feature in the Canvas will be used weekly and after major assignments to quickly check on and message students who haven’t submitted work or who might need extra help. Regularly scheduled Zoom Office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm are instructor Initiated Contact.

Direct Instruction

Hosted optional live review sessions before every exam. The review sessions will be offered via zoom (information is below) on Mondays at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm prior to exams. This is an informal session where I am there to answer any questions you have about the material so that you can be successful on the exams. The schedule for the review sessions tentative for:

• Week 4
• Week 6
• Week 10
• Week 12
• Week 16

They will be recorded and the recordings will be made available by Friday in the module “Zoom Recordings.” If you can’t attend the session, but you have a question you would like to have answered, please send the question via the Canvas Inbox and I will make sure that your question is answered during the review session.

Facilitating Discussions

On Mondays and/or  Sundays I will open up or end the discussion with an introduction of the topics and respond to students post that have question in the discussion. To earn full credit, please share your own response to the topic and reply to at least one of your peers. I will follow along with the discussion and will only step in if the conversation needs redirection. Throughout the discussion by Wednesday and or at the end of the discussion by Monday I will post a summary of some of the common responses, share some insight about the topic, highlight unique perspectives, and clarify any misunderstandings. Graded personalize feedback will be provided using assignment comments by the following week. Please respond to my post with any questions, or comments.

Each week you will follow the discussion instructions and rubric. 

Feedback on Student Work

Students can expect grades to be posted 2 weeks after the due date submission. Major assignments such as formal reports 10 to 14 pages or more and presentation feedback and grades may take up to 3 weeks after due date/submission. Rubrics with personalized comments will be provided for major these major assignments. Meaningful personal feedback whether the student is doing well, or in need of improvement will be provided on normally within 2 week of due date submissions.

Providing Information

Providing information or responding to questions about content weekly by:

Weekly postings announcements about content where students can reply

Weekly and daily emails and responds to student emails about content using Canvas Inbox

Responding to Q&A in discussions weekly

Biweekly Zoom office hours on Mondays and Wednesday from 11am to 1pm

Office hours

Mondays and Wednesdays 11am - 1 pm except holidays

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Messages

Please email me with your questions and I will normally respond within 24 -48 hours except on weekends.

Ensuring Your Success

Your success in this class is important to me. So, I will be monitoring your progress and success throughout the course. I will send a message to you through the Canvas Inbox if your test grade is below 70%, or if your overall grade in the class is below 70%, so that we can have a conversation about how we can work together to get you back on track. I will check your progress every three weeks.

Students’ success and engagement in the course will be monitored using Canvas gradebook and course analytic tools to proactively interacting with students when necessary about their success and engagement each week.

 

Routine summaries of course content or orientations/introduction to new content may include: module wrap-up/summary, or equivalent discussion summaries with content clarification will be provided each week.

Regular use of communication tools/apps in Canvas.

Daily and Weekly Announcements, Assignment Feedback, Reminders, Emails, and Zoom Office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm are instructor Initiated Contact.

Communication: When sending an e-mail message use only our SCC student gmail address (not your personal e-mail address) for the instructor. On the Subject header of your e-mail, you must put in the following: "Your last name, <class number>, Subject title. E-mail will be checked daily and responded to within 24–48 hours by the instructor.

Virtual Office and Questions: Any questions related to the course, such as clarification about assignments, course material, or assessments can be posted to the Q&A Questions and Answers DISCUSSIONS button in the course navigation links.  This is an open forum, and you are encouraged to give answers and help each other. During the week I will be checking the Q&A Questions and Answers Discussions and monitor the discussion board several times a day. If you have a concern you can send me a message.

Contacting your instructor

Contact information

Dr. LaVonne Slaton

lavonne.slaton@solano.edu

LaVonne Slaton, Ph.D.

Office: 707-864-7000 ext 5821

Cell: 707-365-2314

E-Fax: 707-864-7190

lavonne.slaton@solano.edu

Email address

lavonne.slaton@solano.edu

Response time to messages

Office Hours: Please email me with your questions and I will normally respond within 24 -48 hours except on weekends.

Phone number

Phone: (707)365-2314

Office hours

Office Zoom Location: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and by appointment 

Zoom link

Office Zoom Location: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and by appointment https://solano-edu.zoom.us/j/84675532086Links to an external site.

Response time to messages

Communication: When sending an e-mail message use only our SCC student gmail address (not your personal e-mail address) for the instructor. On the Subject header of your e-mail, you must put in the following: "Your last name, <class number>, Subject title. E-mail will be checked daily and responded to within 24–48 hours except weekends by the instructor.

Virtual Office and Questions: Any questions related to the course, such as clarification about assignments, course material, or assessments can be posted to the Q&A Questions and Answers DISCUSSIONS in the course navigation links and will be replied to within 24-48 hours except weekends.  This is an open forum, and you are encouraged to give answers and help each other. During the week I will be checking the Q&A Questions and Answers Discussions and monitor the discussion board several times a day. If you have a concern, you can send me a message and I will normally respond to within 24–48 hours except weekends.

Contacting your classmates

Online Etiquette: Class members are expected to follow rules of common courtesy for all e-mail messages, threaded discussions and chats. Any inappropriate or offensive, messages will be forward to the Chair of the department and the online administrators. Appropriate action will be taken for the offence not excluding expulsion from the course.

Each week you will follow the discussion instructions and rubric below.

Threaded Discussions: You must participate in the assigned threaded discussion topics each week. You should post your first topic response entry by no later than Wednesday of the week and also post responses to at least one classmate’s first topic original respond entries by Sunday of the Week. All Discussion activities are graded at the end of each week (maximum value of 10 points per week) and are key elements of the course learning environment. I encourage you to network with other students. We are all adults, and the expectation is that you conduct yourself in a professional manner. Discussion Forums are a way for you to engage with each other about course content. Each weeks module will have a question. In order to get full credit for each discussion, you must follow the Discussion Rubric below.

Discussion Rubric

Original Posting recommended to post by Mondays (250 words maximum). Responds to the topic by following the criteria set forth in course instructions. Incorporates effective sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Posts response in a timely manner. Cites sources when incorporating text concepts or outside research.

Peer Response recommended to post by Wednesdays (100 words maximum). Posts at least ONE substantive peer response in a timely manner that advances the discussion.

What is a substantive contribution? Substantive contributions involve posing well-developed, on-topic responses that can be achieved by the following:

Asks a thought-provoking question

Shares relevant personal experiences

Offers recommendations or an alternate viewpoint

Provides valid text concepts or outside research with proper citation that substantiates the writer's point of view.

 

Instructor Initiated Contact Policy

Daily and Weekly Announcements, Assignment Feedback, Reminders, Emails, and Zoom Office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm are instructor Initiated Contact.

Communication: When sending an e-mail message use only our SCC student gmail address (not your personal e-mail address) for the instructor. On the Subject header of your e-mail, you must put in the following: "Your last name, <class number>, Subject title. E-mail will be checked daily and responded to within 24–48 hours by the instructor.

Virtual Office and Questions: Any questions related to the course, such as clarification about assignments, course material, or assessments can be posted to the Q&A Questions and Answers DISCUSSIONS button in the course navigation links.  This is an open forum, and you are encouraged to give answers and help each other. During the week I will be checking the Q&A Questions and Answers Discussions and monitor the discussion board several times a day. If you have a concern you can send me a message.

Student Initiated Contact Policy

Communication: When sending an e-mail message use only our SCC student gmail address (not your personal e-mail address) for the instructor. On the Subject header of your e-mail, you must put in the following: "Your last name, <class number>, Subject title. E-mail will be checked daily and responded to within 24–48 hours.

Threaded Discussions: You must participate in the assigned threaded discussion topics each week. You should post your first topic response entry by no later than Wednesday of the week and also post responses to at least one classmate’s first topic original respond entries by Sunday of the Week. All Discussion activities are graded at the end of each week (maximum value of 10 points per week) and are key elements of the course learning environment. I encourage you to network with other students. We are all adults, and the expectation is that you conduct yourself in a professional manner. Discussion Forums are a way for you to engage with each other about course content. Each weeks module will have a question. You can also access each forum by clicking on the DISCUSSIONS button in the course navigation links. In order to get full credit for each discussion, you must follow the Discussion Rubric below.

Discussion Rubric

Original Posting (250 words maximum). Responds to the topic by following the criteria set forth in course instructions. Incorporates effective sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Posts response in a timely manner. Cites sources when incorporating text concepts or outside research.

Peer Response (100 words maximum). Posts at least ONE substantive peer response in a timely manner that advances the discussion.

What is a substantive contribution? Substantive contributions involve posing well-developed, on-topic responses that can be achieved by the following:

1. Asks a thought-provoking question b. Shares relevant personal experiences c. Offers recommendations or an alternate viewpoint d. Provides valid text concepts or outside research with proper citation that substantiates the writer's point of view.

Student to Student Contact Policy

Insert policy and quality/quantity requirements here.

Threaded Discussions: You must participate in the assigned threaded discussion topics each week. You should post your first topic response entry by no later than Wednesday of the week and also post responses to at least one classmate’s first topic original respond entries by Sunday of the Week. All Discussion activities are graded at the end of each week (maximum value of 10 points per week) and are key elements of the course learning environment. I encourage you to network with other students. We are all adults, and the expectation is that you conduct yourself in a professional manner. Discussion Forums are a way for you to engage with each other about course content. Each weeks module will have a question. You can also access each forum by clicking on the DISCUSSIONS button in the course navigation links. In order to get full credit for each discussion, you must follow the Discussion Rubric below.

Discussion Rubric

Original Posting (250 words maximum). Responds to the topic by following the criteria set forth in course instructions. Incorporates effective sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Posts response in a timely manner. Cites sources when incorporating text concepts or outside research.

Peer Response (100 words maximum). Posts at least ONE substantive peer response in a timely manner that advances the discussion.

What is a substantive contribution? Substantive contributions involve posing well-developed, on-topic responses that can be achieved by the following:

1. Asks a thought-provoking question b. Shares relevant personal experiences c. Offers recommendations or an alternate viewpoint d. Provides valid text concepts or outside research with proper citation that substantiates the writer's point of view.

Online Etiquette: Class members are expected to follow rules of common courtesy for all e-mail messages, threaded discussions and chats. Any inappropriate or offensive, messages will be forward to the Chair of the department and the online administrators. Appropriate action will be taken for the offence not excluding expulsion from the course.

 

Course Description

A comprehensive study and analysis of the principles of business by providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions and human behavior interact. The course introduces students to contemporary business principles, practices, and terminology. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the private enterprise system and how the functional areas of business work, interrelate and affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and global society. Students also gain the knowledge to demonstrate how these policies and practices impact the primary areas of business such as: leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices, marketing, organizational communication, technology, entrepreneurship, legal, accounting, financial practices, the stock and securities market and how it affects a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals. The course explores business career opportunities, provides the prerequisite knowledge needed for success in other business courses, and prepares students for transfer to upper-division business degree programs. Assigned readings, class participation, written homework, and written examinations are required.

CRN 10110

 

Number of units: 3

Prerequisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Advisories

Eligibility for ENGL 001 and SCC minimum Math standards

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following activities:

• Comprehend the importance of a free enterprise system and compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business ownership.

• Compare/contrast capitalism to socialism, communism and primary economic systems.

• Analyze methods of financing a business, the importance of finance to operations of business; the various types of financing, the process internal and external financing and controls.

• Identify the need for good personnel management and key human resource management functions and laws.

• Recognize rewards and problems of entrepreneurship.

• Cite the various ways the U.S. government affects, restricts and protects business.

• Define business ethics and explain the role social responsibility in an organization.

• Identify how business operate in an international global environment including legal, social, cultural, and interdependence and integrated financial markets.

• Define the key management functions: planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

• Identify current production and operation processes, and sustainability practices.

• Identify the marketing mix and key tools, terms and strategies for each element.

• Describe and identify how technology impacts all the primary functions of business.

• Evaluate the basic components of financial statement and ratio analysis as well as risk management and basic insurance concepts.

• Identify securities markets including investment options, mechanisms of investing, and how to conduct basic analysis of business financial information.

• Identify and describe the basics of business law including contracts, torts, intellectual property, and the American legal system.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

1. Outcome:

Define and apply basic concepts that describe the global business environment

Success Criteria:

Students earn a score of "proficient" (70%) or higher on exams and/or written assignments, indicating that they understand and can define and apply basic business concepts, such as risk and reward; business ethics; economics; global markets; business ownership; management; entrepreneurship; human resources management; marketing; and financial management.

Institution Outcomes

• Communication Competency: Students will effectively communicate ideas and information through writing, speaking, performance, art, or other modes of expression.
• Information Competency: Students will be conversant in the vocabulary and concepts of the discipline and be able to use discipline-appropriate tools to locate and retrieve relevant information effectively, upholding academic and ethical integrity.
1. Outcome:

Explain functional areas of business while evaluating contemporary business processes and interactions

Success Criteria:

Students earn a score of "proficient" (70%) or higher on exams and/or written assignments, indicating that they can critically assess common business problems and situations.

Institution Outcomes

• Analytic Inquiry: Students will engage in critical thinking to discover and apply information to the analysis of problems.

Assignments

1. Assignment Type: READING

15-30 pages/week in assigned textbook

1. Assignment Type: WRITING

Weekly homework (10-15) progress check questions based on assigned reading, weekly journal summary/evaluation of current business and stock market news.

 

Methods of Evaluation

Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of student learning outcomes using methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

 

Assessment Information

1. Written examinations and written homework assignments that require students to critically evaluate the readings and discussions. 2.Review of a current event journal of business and stock market news in which students evaluate how the economy is performing and relate current events to course topics and materials.3. Threaded discussion.

 

As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Recognize the importance marketing, legal, economics, accounting, business forms, financing, risk, and personnel management in business and formulate hypotheses based on these concepts.

Required Course Materials and Technology

All assignments must be completed using Microsoft Word and/or PowerPoint. 

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Introduction to BusinessLinks to an external site. from OpenStax, ISBN-10: 1-947172-55-7
You have several options to obtain this book:

• View online
• Download a PDF

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

 All Course Information must be accessed from the Canvas Modules to access the coursework.  Please take some time to look at the Canvas Orientation and Canvas Student Guide for guidance on our course site. This course is set up by chapter Modules for easy use. 

Resource and Materials

Periodicals such as Business Week,  The Wall Street Journal,  Fortune,  Forbes,  Newsweek,  Time,  U.S. News and World Report, and your daily newspaper; The Library; and the Internet.

Course Workload Expectation

Methods of Evaluation

Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of student learning outcomes using methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

 Assessment Information

1. Written examinations and written homework assignments that require students to critically evaluate the readings and discussions. 2.Review of a current event journal of business and stock market news in which students evaluate how the economy is performing and relate current events to course topics and materials.3. Threaded discussion.

 

How much time and work is required? Be prepared for about 9 hours of work per week in this course. A three unit "lecture" course, by virtue of what is known as the Carnegie UnitLinks to an external site., mathematically establishes a standard the amount of work expected from a student (and the instructor) in an 18-week course. 

Table shows calculation of number of hours per week to be spent on class

Type of Unit	Units	x Hours per unit	Total Hours
Lecture	3	x 18	= 54
2 hours of homework per hour of lecture	3	x 36	= 108
		Hours of work per term	= 162 hours of student work
		/ number of weeks	= 18
		Hours of work per week	= about 9

Course Content Outline

Course Content

The content of this course requires students to be able to analyze, evaluate, investigate, contrast, and apply the principles of capitalism in the United States.

1. 
   Foundations of American Business 

1.  The importance of business
2.  The role of profits
3.  Comparison with other systems

1. Forms of Business Enterprise 

1.  Sole proprietorships
2.  Partnerships
3.  Corporations
4.  Small business

1. Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Business 

1. Ethical Standards 
2. Corporate social responsibility
3. Social Auditing

1. Economic Foundations

1. Business Cycle 
2. Free Market Capitalism
3. Socialism
4. Communism
5. Mixed Economies

1. International Business

1.  Global Market
2.  Importing goods and services
3.  Exporting goods and services
4.  Measuring Global Trade
5.  Strategies for reaching global Markets
6.  Trade Protectionism
7.  Future of Global Tarde

1. Management, Leadership, and Motivation

1. Managers' Roles 
2. Four Functions of Management
3. Planning and Decision Making
4. Organizing
5. Leading
6. Controlling
7. Motivation Theory 

1. Production and Operations Management 

1. Production Processes 
2. Operation Management Planning
3. Control Procedures 
4. Control Standards

1. Human Resource Management 

1.  Fundamentals
2.  Human relations
3.  Organizing and staffing
4.  Labor-management relations

1. Marketing and Consumer Behavior 

1.  Principles
2.  Pricing policies
3.  Distribution
4.  Promotional mix

1. E-Business and Information Technology 

1. Web-Based Businesses
2. Social Media
3. E-Commerce
4. Role of Information Technology
5. Using Information Technology

1. Accounting 

1. Disciplines- Managerial, Finance, Auditing, Tax 
2. Accounting Cycle
3. Understanding Key Financial Statements
4. Analyzing Financial Performance Using Ratios

1. Financial Management

1. Role of Finance and Financial Managers
2. Financial Planning
3. Operating Funds
4. Short Term Financing
5. Long Term Financing

1. Securities Markets and the Financial System

1. Function of Securities Market
2. Stock Exchanges
3. Raise Capital by Selling Stock
4. Raise Capital by Issuing Bonds
5. Investing in Stocks, Bonds, Mutual and Exchange Traded Funds
6. Understanding Stock Market Indicators

Course Materials

All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction.

 

Grading Scale

This table shows the course grading scale.

Scale	Letter Grade
90% - 100%	A
80% - 89%	B
70% - 79%	C
60% - 69%	D
0% - 59%	F

Course Grading Weights

This table shows the course grading weights.

Assignment Group	% of Grade
Exams	500
Study Plans & Discussions	170
Quizzes	340
Business Assignments	300
Current News	100
Business Report and Projects	200
TOTAL	1610

 

Grading Policies

Grades will be based on your performance on the following:

 

18-Week Term:

 

Week 1	1/12	Chapters 1
Week 2	1/19	Chapters 2 and 3
Week 3	1/26	Chapter 4
Week 4	2/2	Chapter 5, Test #1,
Week 5	2/9	Chapters 6
Week 6	2/16	Chapters 7 Holiday
Week 7	2/23	Chapter 8
Week 8	3/2	Chapter 9
Week 9	3/9	Chapter 10;  Test #2
Week 10	3/16	Chapter 11
Week 11	3/23	Chapter 12;
Week 12	3/30	Chapter 13 and 14
Week 13	4/6	Holiday
Week 14	4/13	Test #3;
Week 15	4/20	Chapter 15
Week 16	4/27	Chapter 16
Week 17	5/4	Chapter 17
Week 18	5/11	Review; Test #4
Week 19	5/18	Final Exam

 

Examination #1  ------------------------------------------------ 100 points

Examination #2  ------------------------------------------------ 100 points

Examination #3  ------------------------------------------------ 100 points

Examination #4  ------------------------------------------------ 200 points

        

Final Exam Thursday May 21, 2026 8:00­am -10:00 am

 

Study Plans & Discussions------------------------------------- 170 points

 

Chapter Quizzes  ----------------------------------------------- 340 points

 

Current Business News --------------------------------------- 100 points

 

Business Assignments  ---------------------------------------- 300 points

 

         Business Report & Projects ----------------------------------- 200 points

 

 

Total Points Available                                             1,610 Points

 

         Participation------------------------------------ + / - (Instructor appraisal)

 

The following grading criteria will be used for this course:

 

Grade          Percent                

   A        (90% – 100%)       

 

   B         (80% –  89%)       

 

   C         (70% –  79%)       

 

   D         (60% – 69%)      

 

   F     (59.9% and below)    

 

Extra Credit

Extra Credit may be offered during the semester. There are plenty of opportunities during the semester for students to achieve the grade desired providing that they to put in the effort. Each student can earn up to 25 extra credit points maximum.   Students can do this by showing me that you have learned the course material by answering bonus questions, completing short assignments in addition to the class requirements.  Please contact me for approval of assignments that may qualify for extra credit.

Methods of Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of student learning outcomes using methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

 Assessment Information

1. Written examinations and written homework assignments that require students to critically evaluate the readings and discussions. 2.Review of a current event journal of business and stock market news in which students evaluate how the economy is performing and relate current events to course topics and materials.3. Threaded discussion.

Log-in and Participation Policy

Late Policy: Late work is not accepted.  Any assignment turned in later than one week of its due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a zero for that assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor for any assignments given during a student’s absence and make up the assignment in a timely manner.

Attendance and Participation

Students must participated the first discussion and weekly discussions of their classes to ensure verification of their enrollments. Students failing to participate will be dropped from class.

Attendance: The weekly online class schedules start on Mondays at 12:01am Pacific Standard Time (PST) and end on the following Sundays at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Failure to complete the weekly assignments or threaded discussions will be considered an equivalent of four class-time absences. Attendances are tracked weekly. Repeated absences of two weeks or more will result in a failing final course grade. No communication for one week may result in an administrative withdrawal and affect your tuition reimbursement. 

Attendance and Participation

Students must post the first discussion by the deadline during the first week classes to assure verification of their enrollments. Students failing to appear may be dropped from class rolls.

Attendance: The weekly online class schedules start on Mondays at 12:01am Pacific Standard Time (PST) and end on the following Sundays at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Failure to complete the weekly assignments or threaded discussions will be considered an equivalent of four class-time absences. Attendances are tracked weekly. Repeated absences of two weeks or more will result in a failing final course grade. No communication for one week may result in an administrative withdrawal and affect your tuition reimbursement. 

Deadlines: You should begin your assignment and chapter reading well before the date assigned because these assignments require a significant amount of time.  You may find that you have questions about an assignment.  If you wait until the due date to start the assignment, there is no time for me to respond to your questions.  Allow time to meet deadlines. Reply and check for replies on every e-mail sent and received. It is your responsible to get the work completed by the due date.

Regular attendance and participation are required of all students enrolled in courses and laboratories at Solano College. This includes regular attendance, completion of examinations, assignments, participation in class activities and discussions. Instructors shall provide students with written statements describing course requirements, grading standards and course prerequisites.

 

Regular attendance is an obligation assumed by every student at the time of registration. Absences per semester should not exceed the number of hours or the number of days that a class meets per week. Absences in excess of the maximum may result in students being dropped from classes or having their grades lowered. Students who fail to attend their classes may be dropped by their instructors no later than the end of 62.5% of a full-term class, short-term class, or summer session. Students have the responsibility for verifying their enrollment status. Students who withdraw from classes are responsible for initiating the drop process by the appropriate deadlines.

It is the responsibility of students to know the status of their attendance records and to complete all academic work missed due to absences. Compliance with the above regulations may be waived in the presence of verifiable extenuating circumstances including accidents, illnesses, shift changes and temporary changes in military assignments. Students who are dropped from classes because of unsatisfactory attendance and/or participation may petition their instructors for class reinstatement. Instructors may reinstate a student by signing an add card and writing "Reinstate" on the card. The add card must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records.

Drop Policy

Regular attendance is an obligation assumed by every student at the time of registration. Absences per semester should not exceed the number of hours or the number of days that a class meets per week. Absences in excess of the maximum may result in students being dropped from classes or having their grades lowered. Students who fail to attend their classes may be dropped by their instructors no later than the end of 62.5% of a full-term class, short-term class, or summer session. Students have the responsibility for verifying their enrollment status. Students who withdraw from classes are responsible for initiating the drop process by the appropriate deadlines.

It is the responsibility of students to know the status of their attendance records and to complete all academic work missed due to absences. Compliance with the above regulations may be waived in the presence of verifiable extenuating circumstances including accidents, illnesses, shift changes and temporary changes in military assignments. Students who are dropped from classes because of unsatisfactory attendance and/or participation may petition their instructors for class reinstatement. Instructors may reinstate a student by signing an add card and writing "Reinstate" on the card. The add card must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records.

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The World Economic Forum defines generative AI as “a category of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that generate new outputs based on the data they have been trained on. Unlike traditional AI systems that are designed to recognize patterns and make predictions, generative AI creates new content in the form of images, text, audio, and more.” I may use AI detection tools to screen student work in this class. Please discuss any questions or concerns you may have about these tools with me.

My policy for AI use in this class

Some Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Allowed in Specific Circumstances There are situations and contexts within this course where you may be permitted to use generative AI tools. In these cases, specific guidelines will be provided in the assignment details. If you are unsure if the tool or website you are using is a generative AI tool or if it is permitted on a specific assignment, please contact the instructor for further clarification before submitting your work.

Any use of AI must be cited on your work, and if used and not cited student will receive zero points for the work. How to Cite AI-Generated Content: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/c.php?g=1371380&p=10135074Links to an external site.

 

Late Work Policy

Late Policy: Late assignments will not be accepted.  Assignments turned in late will receive a zero for that assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor for any assignments given during a student’s absence and make up the assignment in a timely manner.

Late assignments will not be accepted. They are due at the beginning of class on the scheduled due date.  There will be plenty of notice and sufficient time to complete assignments on time.  

Assignments must be posted in Canvas Connect Website.  All assignments must be completed using Microsoft Word Document and/or PowerPoint

Every week students are responsible for completing the following assignments:

• Read assigned textbook chapters        
• Writing Assignments
• Connect Learn Smart Assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams

Inclusive Learning Commitment

Solano College Critical Dates

***Please see the Class Finder and click on the CRN# to see course specific deadlines***

CRITICAL DATES

Section Start Date:01/12/2026
Last Day To Add Class:02/01/2026
Last Day To Drop With A Refund:01/23/2026
Last Day to Drop Without a "W":02/01/2026
Last Day To Drop With a "W":04/24/2026
Census Date:02/02/2026

 

Table shows critical dates for adding and dropping a class.

Term:	Spring 2026
Last day to drop a full-term class with a refund:	0x-xx-2026
Last day to add a class or drop without a "W":	0x-xx-2026
Census date:	0x-xx-2026
Last day to drop with a "W":	0x-xx-2026

 

Critical Dates For Section provide key registration deadlines related to adding and dropping this specific section.

Table shows the description of terms and their definitions.

Description	Key information
Term	Indicates the term the CRN/section is assigned.  Fall/Spring semesters are scheduled in 18-weeks and have associated full-term course deadlines. Summer sessions are scheduled in 6-weeks or 8-weeks and have associated short-term course deadlines.
Last day to add a class	Indicates the last date that the student may enroll in a section.  Once the section begins, students may only enroll with instructor permission with an add code.
Last day to drop with a refund	Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive a refund on enrollment fee based on District policy.
Last day to drop without a "W"	Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive neither a grade or "W" (withdrawal) on their academic records.
Last day to drop with a "W"	Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive a "W" (withdrawal) on their academic record. District policy limits a maximum of three (3) withdrawals for a course.
Census Date	Indicates the date that enrollment is reported by the District for the section for apportionment (State funding). Students must be enrolled no later than the day before Census.

 

Important Dates

• Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Feb. 13 - President's Day weekend
• Mar. 11 - 12 - Professional Development, no classes
• Mar. 30 - April 5 - Spring Break

Academic Calendar for 2025-2026

Critical Dates for Our Course

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Getting Technical Support at SCC

This page includes common questions for technical support with Canvas and online education.

Trouble with Canvas?

Solano College has a Distance Education HelpDesk, which you can email at de@solano.edu. Be sure to include important information to help us troubleshoot the problem, such as your name, student ID number, the course name and CRN, and so on. You can call us on weekdays from 8 AM to 7 PM at 707-864-7127. Instructure (the parent company of Canvas) also offers technical support services for Canvas. To reach them, write to support@instructure.com or chat with live supportLinks to an external site.. You can call the Canvas Support Hotline for students (844) 303-0354.

Password Reset

If you need to reset your password, or have other sorts of technical issues, you can write to the IT HelpDesk at helpdesk@solano.edu. They don't offer Canvas tech support, and they won't fix hardware or software issues on students' personal computers, but our IT Department can assist with network and connectivity issues, password resets, and mysterious glitches. If in doubt, start with the DE HelpDesk and we will escalate your issue if necessary.

Canvas Questions

In addition to the DE HelpDesk, if you have questions about how to use an aspect of the Canvas Course Management System, you may find the answer in the Canvas Guide, Links to an external site.Mobile GuideLinks to an external site., or Video GuideLinks to an external site..

General Help

If you're not sure where to start, contact the DE HelpDesk for guidance. For fastest results, include information about yourself, such as your student ID number, the course information, and the problem you're having.

After Hours Support

Instructure's Tech Support services are offered 24/7. Reach them by writing to support@instructure.com, or chat with live support hereLinks to an external site. or phone (833) 507-7236.

Basic Resources

The Basic Needs Center connects SCC students without access to food, clothing, housing, technology, transportation, childcare, and other essential needs to college services and community resources, including:

• Free Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, and Resources
• Housing Assistance and Referrals
• Emergency Assistance
• Health & Well-Being for Students

Contact Information

Please provide your full name, student ID number, and phone number when communicating with the ASC.

Email: Basic.needs@solano.edu

Phone: (707) 864-7261

Location: Building 1400, Room #1409, Fairfield Campus

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm (In-person or by appointment) and Friday 10am-4pm (Remotely by appointment)

Accessibility Services Center (ASC)

Contact information

• Phone: (707) 864-7136
• Email: asc@solano.edu
• Location: Room 407 in building 400
• For more information, visit the Accessibility Services Center website.

Academic Counseling

• Front Desk Phone: 707-864-7101 Monday – Thursday open 8:30 – 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 – 3:00 pm.
  • If you hear the voicemail, please leave your name, reason for calling, Solano ID# and call back your phone number with your message. Note: with limited services please expect 2 business days for a response.
• Visit the Academic Counseling center to schedule zoom, phone, or in-person appointments.
• Schedule your phone or zoom appointment with a counselor
• Email:  counseling@solano.edu.
  • Please include the reason you are emailing, your name, Solano Student ID #, and phone number. Note: with limited services please expect 2 business days for a response.

Admissions & Records

This Course and the Canvas LMS

Before you begin, please review the information on each tab below to orient yourself to the working in the Canvas Learning Management System.

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