Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR HUMAN
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Term: Spring 2002 (012) (Jan 7 – Apr 20)
Course Number: BUS 320x
Instructor: Mr. Paul Fuscoe
Office
Phone: (219) 391-5901
Fax:
(219) 391-5166
E-mail: pffuscoe@attbi.com
Home
Phone: (219) 465-6406
Office
Hours: Tuesday 6:30 – 7:00 pm or by
appointment
Instructor
Background: Bachelor’s
Degree in Business; Master’s Degree in Education; Employed by Praxair Inc, E.
Chicago, IN; 22 years management experience; Current position: National
Training Manager. Teaching Experience:
5 years at CCSJ, 4 years Purdue University Calumet
Course
Time: Tuesday 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Course
Description: The dynamic interactions of the personnel
functions with each other and with the objectives of the organization are
considered within the context of the behavioral sciences. The relationship of human resources planning
with the organization's strategic and related planning is also considered.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will understand the
principles, practices and policies regarding human resource management (HRM) in
the areas of
·
Staffing
·
Human resource development
·
Compensation and benefits
·
Safety and health
·
Employee and labor relation
Course
Competencies
Upon
completion of this course students will be able to:
·
Identify the various area of human resource
management
·
Describe major court decisions and legislation that
have shaped the field of HRM
·
Identify various HRM concepts in an actual work
environment
·
Understand advantages and disadvantages of union
and non union environments
Textbooks:
Human Resource Management,
Mondy, Noe & Premeaux, 8th Edition
Learning
Strategies:
Class sessions will
consist of a combination of lectures, videos, case studies and interactive
discussions. Students will participate
in both group and individual activities.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 66%
of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 33% of grade
Class
Policy for Assignments:
Written assignments
are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the date due. Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend class when an
assignment is due you may fax or mail it. All written assignments are required to be typed, double spaced
and printed on one side of the page.
Spelling, grammar and language are expected to be correct and presented
in a professional business style.
Written assignments may consist of case studies or current events
related to the business environment.
There will be two such assignments during the semester. Typically these will be short papers, one or
two pages in length. Students will be
given ample notification and time to
complete such assignments. The total of all class assignments will be worth 50
points towards your final grade
Grading
Scale:
Exam I 100 points
Exam II 100 points
Final 100
points
Quizzes 100 points
Class Written Assignments 50 points
Class Participation 100 points
Attendance 50 points
Total Possible Points 600
points
600
- 540 points = A (100% - 90%)
539 - 480 points = B
(89% - 80%)
479 - 420 points = C
(79% - 70%)
419 - 360 points = D
(69% - 60%)
359
- 0 points = F (59% and Below)
Class
Policy on Attendance:
Attendance is
mandatory! Each student will begin the
semester with 50 attendance points towards the final grade. One absence will be permitted without
consequence. Subsequent absences will
result in a 25 point deduction from the attendance points. More than three absences will result in
lowering the final grade by one letter.
To receive attendance credit you must be present for at least one half
the class period (90 minutes) Classes
canceled by the school or the professor will have no effect on the student's
attendance record. If class is canceled, the student will still be
responsible for all assignments. If
unable to attend class, a courtesy call to the instructor would be appreciated.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices:
All cell phones
and pagers are to be turned off or placed in the silent mode during class. If you need to return / answer a call or
page please leave the classroom.
Recording devices are permissible to record
lectures for later reference or to provide to fellow students who may be
absent.
Course
Outline:
See last page of syllabus
Class
Participation:
To achieve the full
benefit of the course, students must attend all class sessions, complete all
reading assignments and participate in class discussions.
There will be five
quizzes each worth twenty points (100 points total). All quizzes will be announced beforehand and administered at the
start of class. Typically they will consist
of ten (or more) questions selected from the days lecture material. There will be no make-ups on quizzes.
Examinations:
There will be two
examinations and a final. Each exam
will be worth 100 points towards the final grade and will cover approximately
five chapters of material. Each exam will consist of 50 - 100 objective
questions. From time to time an extra
credit question may be included. Extra
credit questions are optional to the student.
Make up exams will be considered under extraordinary circumstances. Prior approval must be obtained from the
instructor and arranged in advanced. Be
advised that make up exams will be a much more difficult version of the original
exam and will be worth a maximum of 75 points.
No make up exam will be available for the final.
Any student maintaining
and “A” average going into the final will be excused from the final exam.
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
Class Date Topic-Assignment
|
Jan
8 |
Chapter 1 |
|
Jan
15 |
Chapters 4 &5
Resume Samples |
|
Jan
22 |
Chapters 6 & 7 |
|
Jan
29 |
Resume
Discussion |
|
Feb
5 |
Open;
TBA |
|
Feb
12 |
Chapters 8 & 9; Review Exam I |
|
Feb
19 |
Exam
I (Chapters 1,4,5,6,7 & 8) |
|
Feb
26 |
Chapters 2 & 3 |
|
Mar
5 |
Chapters 10 & 11 |
|
Mar
12 |
Chapter
12 & 13; Review Exam II |
|
Mar
19 |
Exam
II (Chapters 2,3,9-12) |
|
Mar
26 |
Chapters
14; Video |
|
Apr
2 |
Chapter
15; Video |
|
Apr
9 |
Chapter
16 & 17 |
|
Apr
16 |
Final
Exam (Chapters 13-17) |
|
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