Faculty

BUSI-1301 Business Principles

George Frederickson

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

BUSI-1301-016 (15660)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

Course Requirements

Welcome to Biz Principles! I believe you will learn a great deal about the business world and, hopefully, have a little fun along the way.

This is a difficult course if you fall behind. DON'T FALL BEHIND! I'll do all I can to help you get through this course and don't be surprised if you earn an A. A lot of students do. I hope you do as well.

Requirements:

1. Carefully read through the Syllabus in Blackboard.

2. Review the Course Calendar which is located in the same place as the Syllabus.

3. Explore the rest of the course content in Blackboard. Notice the PowerPoints and extra credit quizzes that you make re-take until you earn the full credit. These are very good practice for the exams.

4. Once you feel comfortable with what's in Blackboard, start the assigned reading and then study the PowerPoint presentations. If you aren’t clear on something, contact me for help.

5. After completing the above, then I suggest you complete the extra credit quiz and then once you feel really good about the material, you should be ready for the exam.

6. Keep on schedule per the calendar!! Falling behind is VERY dangerous.

7. Please shoot me an email if you need help on a problem, or want to schedule a call with me or in person time. If urgent, text me. I am available to help you successfully complete this course!

8) AI Policy
Introduction
This course encourages the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools, such as
ChatGPT and similar platforms, as a supplemental resource to enhance your learning,
research, and writing process. However, students are expected to critically evaluate AI-
generated content using the concepts and analytical skills learned in class.
Rationale
GAI can assist in brainstorming, organizing, and revising economic writing, but it may
provide inaccurate or misleading information, especially in data interpretation or
theoretical application. Developing your judgment about AI-generated output is essential
to becoming a thoughtful and responsible user of emerging technologies.
Definition of GAI
GAI refers to tools that can produce text, code, images, or other content in response to
user prompts. In this course, GAI includes programs like ChatGPT, Claude, Bing AI, and
others capable of generating economic explanations, summaries, or writing assistance.
Resources: To support responsible GAI use, you may consult the following:
● ACC Library’s GAI Toolkit
● Purdue OWL on AI writing assistance
● In-class demonstrations of ChatGPT usage and limitations
● Instructor office hours for GAI usage feedback
Assessment
You may use GAI to help generate ideas or organize drafts for assignments (e.g., paper
proposals, outlines), but the final submission must reflect your own understanding. In
assessments such as the term paper or final presentation, your ability to apply cour

Best,

Professor Fred.

Readings

UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS: CORE 3rd edition by Nickels, McHugh, McHugh
ISBN: 9781266131707
None of the online modules are required for this class.
Note- there are several ISBNs for this book depending on the online support materials that are included. The older editions of the book like Understanding Business the 11th Edition that will work, and the Core 1st and 2nd Editions as well. The chapters don’t always correspond perfectly but if $$ is an issue, find a used one online at a great price and it will work.

Course Subjects

Chapter 1 Taking Risks and Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment:

Chapter 2 Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Chapter 3 Doing Business in Global Markets

Chapter 4 Demanding Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibe Behavior

Chapter 5 How to Form a Business

Chapter 6 Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Chapter 7 Management and Leadership

Chapter 8 Structuring Organizations for Today's Challenges

Chapter 9 Production and Operations Management

Chapter 10 Motivating Employees

Chapter 11 Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Chapter 12 Dealing with Union Employee-Management Issues

Chapter 13 Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy 360

Chapter 14 Managing the Marketing Mix: Product Price, Place, and Promotion

Chapter 15 Understanding Financial Information and Accounting

Chapter 16 Financial Management

Chapter 17 Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Chapter 18 Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

This course will provide the student with information about business operations and business vocabulary and it will help direct the thinking of each student to the field of business best suited for her/his interest and talent. Subject matter includes an analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization. The course covers concepts of business, management functions, organizational considerations, and decision-making processes. This course is beneficial to business majors and non-business majors. There is no prerequisite. (If you are trying to make a decision as to the course you should take next, Principles of Management is a good choice for business majors.)