CONTENTS

• Instructor
• Course Materials
• Learning Outcomes
• Student Evaluation
• Self-Managed Teams
• Course Policies

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. James R. Coakley
Bexell Hall 214
(503) 737-3716
coakley@bus.oregonstate.edu

OFFICE HOURS

The best method for contacting me is using email.

I have an "open door" policy regarding office hours. If you need help, contact me. If I am available, I will see you at that time. If I am not available, we will arrange another time that we can meet. I do not accept the excuse "I could not make your office hours".

My "scheduled" office hours are listed below. Please be aware that many short notice meetings do come up during the term. I will try to be in my office during these hours. If another meeting comes up, the student assistants at the desk will be able to schedule you for an appointment. Please identify yourself as being in the BA 378 class.

• Mon 9:00 - 10:00
• Tue 1:30 - 2:30
• Wed 9:30 – 10:30

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COURSE MATERIALS

Accounting Information Systems, 9th Ed. Bodnar, George & Hopwood, William. ISBN: 0-13-008205-8 Pearson Prentice Hall

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course will address the following College of Business Learning Outcomes

• College of Business Specific Learning Outcomes
  • Each student must understand and be able to use team building, collaborative behaviors and project management in the accomplishment of group tasks.
  • Each student shall demonstrate information technology skills as they apply to today’s business environment
  • Each student shall have an appreciation of ethical issues in economic competition, managing organizations and participating in the community.   
• Accounting Option Specific Learning Outcomes
  • Each student shall be able to apply accounting concepts, principles, standards, and processes.
  • Each student shall demonstrate information technology skills as they apply to today’s business environment to solve business problems and to communicate those solutions.
  • Each student must demonstrate analytical skills through finding, organizing, assessing and, analyzing data appropriate to a given situation.
  • Each student shall be able to impart the knowledge and skills listed above to provide insightful advisory judgments and recommendations regarding the accounting for and the business implications of events, conditions, circumstances, and transactions that give rise to business opportunities or problems. 
  • Each student must demonstrate strong organizational skills and a capacity for responsive and timely work.

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STUDENT EVALUATION

Student evaluation will consist of two related areas--the understanding of basic concepts and the ability to apply tools and techniques. Students will demonstrate their understanding of concepts by participating in classroom discussions and completing written assignments, quizzes and examinations. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply tools through completing assignments and projects.

Grade Component	Percentage
Projects	30
Participation, Assignments and Quizzes	20
Midterm Examination	25
Final Examination	25

Projects: The primary objective of the project is to learn concepts related to developing appropriate controls around an enterprise-wide desktop application (developed in Microsoft Access) that will be developed to process order transactions and update inventory. There will be four projects completed during the quarter. Projects one and four will be a team-based projects, while projects two and three will be individual.  Each project deliverable builds upon the previous deliverable.

Note that questions from the project will be included on the midterm and final exam. 

Participation, Assignments,  and Quizzes:

• Participation: Participation scores will be evaluated based on the quality of each individual’s contribution to the classroom lecture/discussion and classroom conduct. Full participation points are not given merely for attendance; participation points must be earned. There are two components to participation:
  • Cold-Calls:  Students may be called upon in class to answer assigned discussion questions for the lecture.  If called upon, you are expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of the assigned readings.
  • Contribution to Discussion: If an individual comes to class every day, is polite, but does not make a strong attempt to participate in class discussion, then that individual will earn low credit for class contribution (60% of  contribution points). Individuals who contribute occasionally (i.e., every week or so), but do not do much to advance the discussion will earn a somewhat higher grade (70-80%). Individuals who consistently contribute to the classroom discussions and advance discussions in a meaningful and productive way will receive the highest grades (90-100%).
   
• Assignments: There will be multiple assignments during the term. We will cover the concepts and techniques in class, and you will be expected to practice those concepts and techniques by completing assignments.
  • In-class assignments may be completed throughout the term, and must be submitted immediately after the class session to receive credit.
• Quizzes may be given during the term. Quizzes will be given during class, and are usually discussed immediately after completion. Individuals not in class will not be allowed to make up the quiz once it is discussed in class. Quizzes will be based upon the assigned chapters and assignments.

• The midterm exam is scheduled for Thursday, Apr 28th, during your regular class session.
• The final exam for Section 1, TuTh 8:00 class is scheduled for Monday, Jun 6, at 9:30.
  The final exam for Section 2, TuTh 10:00 class is scheduled for Thursday, Jun 9, at 12:00.

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SELF-MANAGED TEAMS

Self-managed teams will be allowed for some activities during the term (Projects one and four and some assignments)  Please note that unless the activity is explicitly identified as a "team activity", I expect everyone to perform their own work (your hands on the keyboard).

For team activities, you will be allowed to work with partners (of your choosing).

• Teams cannot exceed three people.
• Initial teams must be established by the second class period (Thursday, Mar 31st). Established teams may continue working together on subsequent team activities. Team membership may change during the term. However, team members must be designated within one week of the due date for the team activity.
• Teams will submit one assignment for all team members, and each member of the team will get the same score.

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COURSE POLICIES

Academic Honesty Policy:

• Individuals are encouraged to discuss the projects and assignments out of class and share ideas.  However, unless specified as a team assignment, each person must individually complete and submit his/her own work.  The submission of work to be graded which is not your own will be considered a violation of the rules of academic honesty and will be dealt with in accordance with regulations of the University (see http://www.orst.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm).  Possible penalties include, but are not limited to, a failing grade for the work in question, a failing grade for the course, and/or suspension from the College or University.

Behavior in Class:

• Behavior in class should be professional at all times. The atmosphere within the classroom should be the same as you might expect in a casual business meeting.  People must treat each other with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to thrive.  Behaviors that are disruptive to learning will not be tolerated and may be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.

Accommodations:

• Students who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, or students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term. If additional assistance is required the student should contact the Office of Disability Services.

Discrimination or harassment:

• Discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated in the classroom. Most cases of discrimination or harassment violate Federal and State laws and University Policies and Regulations. Intentional discrimination or harassment will be referred to the Affirmative Action Office and dealt with in accordance with the appropriate rules and regulations.
• Unintentional discrimination or harassment is just as damaging to the offended party, but it usually results from people not understanding the impact of their remarks or actions on others, or an insensitivity to the feelings of others. We must all strive to work together to create a positive learning environment. This means that each individual should be sensitive to the feelings of others and tolerant of the remarks and actions of others. If you find the remarks and actions of another individual offensive, please bring it to their attention. If you believe those remarks and actions constitute intentional discrimination or harassment, please bring it to your instructor's attention.

Arbitration:

• There will be a one-week arbitration period after graded items (projects, assignments, etc.) are returned.   Within that one-week period, you are encouraged to discuss any assumptions and/or misinterpretations that you made on the activity that may have influenced your grade.

Attendance:

• If you are unable to attend a class session, it is your responsibility to acquire the class notes, assignments, announcements, etc. from a classmate. The instructor will not give private lectures for those that miss class.  Missing announcements in class does not constituent a valid excuse for missing a course milestone.

Submission of Deliverables:

• Your performance in this course will depend on your ability to meet established milestones (that is, submit your work on time).  If you have a legitimate personal emergency (e.g., health problem) that may impair your ability to turn in an assignment on time, you will be expected take the initiative to contact the professors before the due date/time (or as soon after your emergency as possible) to communicate the situation.

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