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OBJECTIVES:
This course will introduce the student to the basic elements of
electronic commerce. It will focus on business and technical issues
faced by a company that enters into the e-commerce marketplace. Topics
include business structures, formats, methods of implementation, products, resource requirements, third party
options, technical and operational issues as well as legal and social
issues facing a business that engages in electronic commerce.
I. ATTENDANCE:
This class schedule includes classroom time for the presentation and
discussion of material. Students are expected to have completed any
assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss
the assigned material. Attendance is encouraged and expected.
The primary focus of this class is the in class discussion and
evaluation of E-Commerce topics. Your attendance and
participation will be a factor in your course performance.
II. REPORT PROJECTS:
- There will be multiple writing assignments/reports throughout the course.
- Assignments will be delivered in class, to the student's email address available from the Instructors website
- Each assignment will be given a DUE DATE when assigned and a point value..
- For Writing Assignment format information
Click
Here
- Students are encouraged to assist each with projects but are
expected to do their own work. Joint projects and any work copied
from another person will not be tolerated and will be given a ZERO
score.
- Any writing assignment/project received after the due date without prior
discussion with the instructor will be reduced by 20%.
III. CURRENT EVENTS:
- Each
student will be expected to write a short description of THREE/FOUR
current events during the course of the semester. One for
each month of the semester.
- Students
are encouraged to bring newspaper or magazine articles, videos, and
personal experiences related to electronic commerce to class for
group discussion.
- Assignments
may be related to current events as they arise during the semester.
- For
Current Event format information Click
Here
- Each
current event will be worth 25 points.
- You may earn 5 extra
credit points by presenting your event to the class.
- A
current event is due by the last day of class each month.
- An
event turned in past the last day of the month without prior
discussion with the instructor will not be accepted at the
discretion of the instructor.
IV. CLASS PARTICIPATION:
- Each student is encouraged and expected to participate in the
classroom discussions.
- This will be based upon your use of current events, contribution
to classroom discussions and topics, material you bring to class for
discussion or support of a topic.
- Short writing assignments will also contribute to this
participation grade.
- Your participation efforts are directly linked to you attendance.
- You will receive a Class Participation grade worth 40% of
your overall course grade.
V: COURSE GRADE:
The Final Course grade will be determined by combining your grades
based upon the following:
- Class Participation: 40%
- Current Events: 20%
- Class Projects 40%
The grading
scale is as follows: 90% AND ABOVE = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79%= C,
60% to 69 = D, 59% AND BELOW = F. Pluses and minuses will
be used at the instructor's discretion.
VI. CHEATING AND PLAGIERISM
Engaging in any form of cheating or plagiarism on an assignment, test,
quiz or project will result in a ZERO grade for that particular
assignment. These acts are considered academic misconduct by the
college and various disciplinary actions may be taken.
VII. This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right
to make changes during the
course of the semester.
VIII. SPECIAL NEEDS
It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with
disabilities. Any student with a documented disability who requires
reasonable accommodation should contact the Special Needs
Coordinator at (515) 964-6850 voice or (515) 964-6810 tty.
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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
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WEEK |
Date |
Discussion |
Assignments |
| 1 |
Jan 7,9 |
Definition: What is
E-Commerce? |
Google Yourself
Gather E-Commerce definitions |
| 2 |
Jan 14, 16 |
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Class Project #1: Define
E-Commerce |
| 3 |
Jan 21 -
Jan 23 |
Holiday No Class!!
E-Commerce Participants |
Project #1 DUE!
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| 4 |
Jan 28, 30 |
Domain Names |
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| 5 |
Feb 4,6 |
Internet Crime |
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| 6 |
Feb 11,13 |
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| 7 |
Feb 18,20 |
E-Commerce Marketing Promotions and
Advertising |
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| 8 |
Feb 25, 27 |
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| 9 |
Mar 3,6 |
E-Commerce Payment Options |
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| 10 |
Mar 10
MARCH 12 |
Class CANCELLED!!
Class Cancelled!! |
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Mar 17,19 |
SPRING BREAK!!!! |
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| 11 |
Mar 25
March 27 |
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| 12 |
Mar 31, April 2 |
Online Taxation! |
Domain Name Dispute Paper This paper requires a handout from class. Please get a copy from me or another student. |
| 13 |
Apr 7, 9 |
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| 14 |
Apr 15, 17 |
International and Global Transactions |
Domain Name Dispute Paper DUE!!! Monday |
| 15 |
Apr 22, 24 |
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Final Paper!! |
| Final |
April 28
1:00 - 3:15 |
Last Day of Class |
Papers Due in Class! |
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