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 ecommerce marketplace. Topics include products, advertising, resource requirements, third party options, technical and operational issues.

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.

II. ASSIGNMENTS:

• There will be 5-7 assigned projects. Each assignment will be given a DUE DATE when assigned.
• Each assignment will be worth 50 points.
• 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.
• All assignments must be in the hands of the instructor by the last day of class to receive any credit.

III. CURRENT EVENTS:

• 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.
• Each student will be expected to write a short description of FOUR current events during the course of the semester.  An event is due by the end of each month and the last one by the last day of class.  The format will be provided to you during class.
• Each current event will be worth 25 points.  You may earn 25 extra credit points by presenting your event to the class.  
• A portion of your course grade will be based upon your class participation and current event discussions

IV: COURSE GRADE:

The Final Course grade will be determined by combining your grade from assignments, current events and class participation.  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

V. 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.

VI. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: See instructors website

VII. This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes during the course of the semester.

VIII.   SPECIAL NEEDS
            If you are a student with a disability or special needs or have a letter of accomodation please contact 
            the instructor at your earliest convenience.  If you would like to learn more about services that are
            offered by DMACC to support you in your academic pursuits please contact:

            Sharon Bittner,  Special Needs Coordinator
            Building 6,  Room 30-d
            515-964-6850

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