EXAMPLE OF STANDARDIZED COB CORE COURSE SYLLABI

COB STANDARD CORE COURSE SYLLABI

(Meets PS03.A.29, 01/04/05 standards)

This course is in support of a degree program at the UHD College of Business that has earned professional accreditation by AACSB International. AACSB International is an association of more than 1,100 business educational institutions, and other organizations in 70 countries that are dedicated to the advancement of management education worldwide. Only 568 business programs, or less than 5% worldwide, have earned this distinguished hallmark of excellence in management education. Some institutions accredited in Texas are: The University of Houston, University of Houston Clear Lake, Rice, SMU, TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M, and our own University of Houston-Downtown.2

1. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

BA 4302 Business Strategy (3-3-0)

2. CATALOG DESCRIPTION

The capstone course in business emphasizes planning and decision making, formulating strategies and implementing plans for action. Comprehensive cases provide the opportunity to study proper interrelationships among production, operations, finance, accounting, marketing and the many other functions involved in managing a business enterprise.

3. PREQUISITES

Prerequisite (s) ARE NOT optional, pre-requisites ARE requirements or courses that must be completed PRIOR to taking this course. The pre-requisite(s) for this course are described in the UHD catalog course description as: BA 3300 and must be a declared business major and have completed all required general education and business core courses. Successful completion of the Writing Proficiency Exam is required. It is the students responsibility to insure that they meet the pre-requisites prior to enrollment in this course. If the student enrolls and does not meet the pre-requisites he/she may be administratively withdrawn from the course at any time. The administrative withdrawal will result in NO REFUND of tuition and fees because it appears that the student knowingly enrolled in the course in violation of the Catalog requirements. Any variance in pre-requisite requirements or this policy must be obtained in writing from the Department Chair prior to enrollment in this course.

4. INSTRUCTOR

David Epstein, Assistant Professor of Management

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5. OFFICE LOCATION AND OFFICE HOURS

Business Building Suite 484

Office hours: 5:00-7:00 Tuesday and Thursday for the first 8 weeks and 11:00-1:00 FridaysFeel free to contact me by Blackboard at any time. When necessary I can schedule meetings at a time other than my usual office hours.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION: TELEPHONE, EMAIL, AND VISTA INFORMATIONOffice: 713-221-7956: Email: EpsteinD@uhd.edu.

7. TEXTS AND MATERIALS

TEXT: PPK LL ESSENTIALS STRATEGIC MGMT + Connect Plus 3 2013

1259113992 9781259113925 GAMBLE LSC COL9

What you need: You will be required to have materials from McGraw-Hill Education which include the textbook content and CONNECT (which houses Learnsmart, your adaptive online study tool).

Where and How to Get It:

Student Options for Purchasing AND Registering Into the CourseCHOICES:UHD Bookstore:

ISBN 9781259113925

Contains Loose Leaf Textbook and Connect Plus Access Code

ISBN 9781259126185

Contains Loose Leaf Textbook, Connect Plus Access Code and Glo-Bus Access Code

You will need the Connect code to access the online study modules is included in the package. To register you follow the same steps as below but you enter your code.Direct-to-Student Websites:

http://shop.mcgraw-hill.com/mhshop/productDetails?isbn=1259113922http://shop.mcgraw-hill.com/mhshop/productDetails?isbn=1259126188OR:

Online: All DIGITAL. You can purchase Connect Plus (no print book, Ebook and access to all the Connect/Learnsmart content) directly from the course website. Go the section web address provided by your Instructor.Click the Register Now Button.Enter your email address.Enter your access code, select Buy Online, or you can Start Free Trial if you dont have an access code. Complete the registration form, click SubmitEXAMPLE:

SUPPORT:

If you need any Technical Support (forgotten password, wrong code, etc) please contact McGraw-Hill Education Customer Experience Group at

(800) 331-5094

(Please be sure to get your case number for future reference if you call the CXG line.)

FAQs: http://www.connectstudentsuccess.com/7.1 Linking to McGraw HillIn order to obtain and complete your homework and access resources, you must link to the McGraw-Hill website. Here are the steps:

1. Click on any homework assignment which can be found in content. This will take you directly to the McGraw-Hill website.2. Follow the instructions on the site.3. Enter your email address and click submit4. If you have a registration code that came with the textbook you bought, or that you bought separately, enter the code in capital letters and clickSubmit. If you dont have a registration code, you can buy access online or start a free trial. Select the option you want and follow the next steps to completing your registration. (The free trial is good for 3 weeks but after that you will have to pay. I recommend buying the code at the start of the class so that you dont miss assignments due to emergencies later)7.2 MATERIAL

Power point slides are available for your review. Please take advantage of the provided support material.

8. ASSIGNMENTS

Online assignments must be completed at the appointed time. No make-ups will be allowed.You must be present to receive credit for in class assignments8.1 TESTSThere will be two tests during the semester. Each test covers 5 chapters of material and is worth 20% of your total grade for each test. These tests will consist of case studies and multiple choice.

8.12 Final. A comprehensive final will be given at the assigned time. The lowest of the three grades among the first two tests and the final will be dropped. This final is optional. If you are satisfied with your grade you can skip it.8.2 GROUP ASSIGNMENT

There will be two group assignments, the case study and the final project.Team evaluations will be given for both projects and will be due within a week of project completion. No late evaluations will be accepted. Underperforming members will have points deducted from their grade and those points will be distributed to the remainder of the group. In situations where participation is non-existent (members have to write your section, no participation in meetings, no input), I reserve the right to give the offending student zero credit. Obviously, this could mean taking the class over again so it is vitally important that all group members participate. I will evaluate any problems on a case by case basis.

8.2A Case StudyEach team will be assigned a case study. Your team will be provided a rubric which will give information about what your paper should contain. Each case study is different and requires a different knowledge base from the textbook. Outside research is not required but can be done if the group thinks it will be helpful. The papers should be approximately 15 pages in length with a minimum 10 point Times New Roman font. In addressing the critical issues for your case study two recommendations should be considered:

1. Provide example(s) from the case study to support your answer.

2. Use charts and tables to make your paper more readable and comprehensive.

Writing will also be a component of your grade. Because good communication skills will be essential for your future success, points will be deducted on poorly written papers. For this reason I suggest you proofread your paper several times and find people outside of your group to review the paper as well. Good writing is not only about grammar but also about communicating ideas. I suggest that you refer to the writing rubric at the end of the syllabus to guide you.

8.2B Case Study Presentation

Each group will provide a 20 minutes presentation of their case study which will include a brief presentation of the facts of their case as well as external and internal analysis and suggestions. A short 5 minutes question and answer session will follow each presentation.

8.2. B Final Project

The objective of the team project is to apply the principles and concepts of strategy that you learn in class to build your own business enterprise, and on the basis of an analysis of the present situation and emerging trends, to chart or recommend a future direction of the enterprise. You are assuming the role of management consultants for this enterprise.

It is an interactive project where you have to select local or Texas-based business that may be large or small, a single corporation or a division or a business unit of a larger concern. They may also be government, not-for-profit or charitable organizations. Your team will contact, gain cooperation, meet with and collect information from managers in the firm and other sources to conduct the analysis. Primary, identifying problems or goals that firms want to achieve and developing a business plan to follow through. The professor will verify the purpose of the project to the company if needed. A guideline for the final project is provided below. Contact references must be provided in the paper.

The final paper should be no longer than 20 pages (Times New Roman font, double spaced) excluding charts and appendix and should include the following:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Half page summary of your business proposition (assuming you have the capital to start a business).

MISSION/GOALS: Develop them in brief and concise manner. How did the company execute their mission?

EXTERNAL ANALYSIS: Analysis and evaluation of major external environmental components. This includes the General Environment, Industry Analysis and Competitor Analyses. Section should end with a clear identification of key opportunities and threats.

INTERNAL ANALYSIS: Analysis and evaluation of the firms major internal resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Section should end with a clear identification of key strengths and weaknesses.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Briefly highlight the firms Competitive Advantage. What are if any, the resources or capabilities that the company can leverage relative to their competitors. This will serve as a lead into the next section.

STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES AND CHOICE This section should identify the major strategic alternatives or options that can be available to the firm. (If applicable, business-level strategy, cooperative strategy, international strategy, diversification strategy, etc.)STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION: Discuss the value chain, in short. Break-even analyses required at this point.CONCLUSION: Summarize the complete project in a page or less.

Interview Question and AnswerTeams will present the final project professionally, supplementing their presentation with power point slides. Presentations should not last more than 20 minutes.

The project output includes:

A written report with 12 point Times New Roman font, of up to 20 double spaced written pages in length (necessary charts, tables and so on can be included in the appendix that will not count against your total pages) that will be submitted on the last day of the final presentations to the professor and to the firm. Evaluations will be based on the quality of the analysis and strategic recommendations, conciseness, professionalism, etc. as presented in the rubric.

An oral presentation to the class of a maximum of 20 minutes will be scheduled towards the end of the semester. The use of visual aids is recommended and professionalism assumed. A short question and answer period of up to 5 minutes will follow each presentation.

Peer Evaluations

Additionally, to ensure equal team participation, overall peer evaluations have to be submitted at the end of the semester. This may deduct points from your final score. Evaluation forms can be downloaded from vista.8. 3a Online Homework

There will be nine online exercises, eight each worth up to one point and one worth up to two points for a total of 10% of your grade. These exercises must be completed by the due date since they are all listed on your syllabus. No late assignments will be acceptedYou should link to your homework through Blackboard since this will make your grade appear in Blackboard. If you link through McGraw-Hill, your grade will have to be transferred over and credit for your work will be delayed.

8. 3b Business Core Tests

There are 26 pretests and 26 posttests. The pretests count for 3% of your course grade and the posttests count for 7% of your course grade. These exams must be finished by April 9th at midnight.

8. 3 IN CLASS EXERCISES

There will be nine in class exercises each worth up to one point for a total of 9% of your grade. If you miss the class when these assignments are given out you will receive no credit for that assignment. Chapters with assignments will include chapters 2-10. Each of these exercises will be done in groups of 4 or 5. You do not need to use the same groups as you use for the case study and the final project.8.4d ETS Exam

The ETS exam major fields test will be given this semester. This test ranks your core business knowledge compared to students across the country. The reason for the business core tests is to prepare you for this exam. This test will count for 10% of your grade and your grade will be determined by your percentile rank on the test. For example, if you score in the 70th percentile rank, you will receive a grade of 70.9. ADA REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS2The University of Houston-Downtown complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with a disability. In accordance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines, UHD strives to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them. If you believe that you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments/auxiliary aids, please contact the Office of Disability Services, One Main St., Suite 409-South, Houston, TX 77002. (Office) 713-226-5227 (Website) www.uhd.edu/disability/ (Email) disabilityservices@uhd.edu10. DISASTER PLANNING3

In the event that the university is officially closed due to natural or manmade disaster, the university may determine to move all courses to VISTA for continuation online until the university reopens. The decision for university courses to continue online will be communicated through the same channels that the university uses to communicate with students during disasters. Adjustments to the syllabus may be made by the professor, as appropriate.11. ADMINISTRATIVE DROP POLICY (*NEW)

Your failure to attend class (face to face or hybrid), engage in course material (online only), or make contact with faculty to adequately explain your absence by the 10thclass calendar day of the semester will result in your being administratively dropped from this course. Being dropped from this course may affect your enrollment status and/or your financial aid eligibility.12. GRADING

The course grade will consist of two tests, the simulation performance and paper, in class group assignments, the final project, and the final presentation. You should note from the chart below that half of your grade is based on individual effort and half on group effort. The purpose of this grade weighting is twofold. First you will be evaluated at your jobs based on individual effort and on your ability to work with others. The emphasis will vary from job to job but both are important. Secondly, students who learn the material well have a chance to shine. This requires everyone to learn strategy in order to achieve a good grade. The weight of each assignment and test is given below:

Test 1 20%

Test 2 20%

In class group assignments 9%

Online exercises 10%ETS exam 10%Business Core Tests 3% for pretests, 7% for posttestsCase Study 10%

Final project 11%There is no curving in the grading. Thus if your grade is 79.9 you will receive a C. The point is that a line has to be drawn somewhere and the standard grades make the most sense to use. This means that every point on every assignment is potentially critical to your grade.

Your grade will be determined using the following scale:

GradePercentage

A100-90%

B90-80%

C80-70%

D70-60%

F >60%

These points are set and will be strictly adhered to when determining final grades. Understand that changing the criteria for one student means changing the grading criteria for all students. It is imperative that you turn in all projects in a timely manner just as you would in a job. 13. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

NumberBBA Learning ObjectiveCourse Activities to Facilitate Learning ObjectivesAssessment Methods/Metric/Rubric to Determine if Learning is Accomplished

1Effective written communicationsTo gauge individual written communication skills, essay tests assess writing.

Case study analysis paper and final project gauges teams written communication.Use of written communication evaluation rubric as a guide to grading of assignments.

2Effective oral communicationsProject presentation serves an effective activity to gauge the presentation skills of individual team members.Use of oral communication rubric in evaluating live presentations

3.Critical Thinking-Inductive1

Case study allows students to analyze company decisions and recommend alternative courses of action.

Consulting project allows them to recommend strategies based on the companys internal and external analysis and their current competitive position and strategy.

Comments and grade

Critical Thinking-Deductive2

Not used explicitly. Some class exercises may require deductive reasoningIn class discussion of answers and grades

Critical Thinking-Analysis3Both case studies and tests requires analysis.

Consulting project also requires teams to analyze the SWOT to recommend strategies and changes to the company.Written and oral communication rubric.

Critical Thinking-Inference4

Case studies allow students to reason from available information.

Consulting project allows teams to make recommendations based on facts, assumptions, personal experiences, etc. .

Written and oral communication rubric

3Critical Thinking-Evaluation5Examinations, case study, final projectWritten communication rubric.

4Core Business Knowledge6

Strategic Planning Models and TechniquesCase study in which students have to use their core business knowledge of marketing, production, finance, accounting, product development, and strategy.Comments and grade.

5Other Core Program-specific Learning Objectives7Management, Marketing and General Business Learning objectives:

Management students will perceive themselves as more competent in managerial abilities after completing our management courses.

Our program will produce graduates who demonstrate mastery of concepts, principles, and knowledge in Management.EBI and ETS tests

6Reality-based Business Education81 Short case studies and experiential exercises

2- Consulting with an actual business, developing strategic alternatives and best choices

3- In class lessons where students analyze business pitches and evaluate themGrades and feedback on assignments

1Inductive Reasoning: Inductive reasoning occurs when the evidence at hand means that a given conclusion is probably true. When predictions about how things will happen in the future are based on past experiences inductive reasoning is being used.

2Deductive Reasoning: Is deciding that, no matter what, it is impossible that the conclusion being considered is false, given that all the premises of the argument are true. For example, if the batter swings and misses three pitches, the batter is out, and Johnnie just did that, so Johnnie is out is a deductive inference. 3Analysis: Is used when separating the premises and the assumptions being used from the conclusion that is being reached. For example, someone proposes that that we should cut our product prices because the competition is setting their prices to steal market share from us. An analysis of this persons position would reveal that the person is making assumptions about what the competition is doing (cutting their prices ) and about what the competition is intending (to steal our market share).

4Inference: When conclusions are based on reasons and evidence. Either deductive or inductive reasoning inference skills may be used. Inference skills may be applied to all sorts of things including beliefs, opinions, facts, conjectures, principles, and assumptions. It is important to keep separate what we know to be true and what conclusions we infer based on what we know.

5Evaluation: When deciding how strong or how weak a persons arguments are, or when we determine the believability of a given statement evaluation is occurring. Ideas and arguments are evaluated all the time.

6 Refer to ETS Major Field Test Results.

7 Reference major or concentration learning objectives assessment plan developed for SACS.

8 Describe any activities that foster the students ability to apply the course theoretical material to actual or real situations that can bring about better decisions or more effective operations.14. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (PS 03.A.19 and page 24 UHD Student Handbook)

The code states, Students must be honest in all academic activities and must not tolerate dishonesty. Students are responsible for doing their own work and avoiding all forms of academic dishonesty. The most common academic honesty violations are cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: Submitting material that is not one's own, Using information or devices that are not allowed by the faculty member, Obtaining and/or using unauthorized material, Fabricating information, Violating procedures prescribed to protect the integrity of a test, or other evaluation exercise, Collaborating with others on assignments without the faculty member's consent, Cooperating with or helping another student to cheat, Having another person take an examination in the student's place, Altering exam answers and requesting that the exam be re-graded, Communicating with any person during an exam, other than the faculty member or exam proctor;. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: Directly quoting the words of others without using quotation marks or indented format to identify them, using sources of information (published or unpublished) without identifying them, Paraphrasing materials or ideas of others without identifying the sources. Please visit this website http://www.uhd.edu/library/guides/plagiarism.html for further information on plagiarism.

15. CLASS MANAGEMENT POLICIES/RULES/GUIDELINES

15.1 ATTENDANCE

From time to time it may be necessary to adjust the class schedule or I will find it necessary to include assignments that were not on the schedule distributed the first of the semester. Your absence on these class days does not relive you of the responsibility for these changes in schedule or additional assignments. You should have the contact information of fellow classmates so that you can find out what occurred during the missed class prior to the next class. In some cases these changes will be posted to Vista. You should also check that on the days of your absence. The web page address is on the first page of this handout.

15.2 ELECTRONIC DEVICESNo electronic devices (cell phones -- text messaging or voice, beepers, pagers, blackberry type connections, recording devices, etc) are to be on or activated in any mode during the scheduled class period. The only exception is for emergency personnel (paramedics, emergency room doctors, law enforcement -- probation officers are not included) that present to the instructor an authorization, sufficiently in advance that it can be verified, stating that the student is on emergency call for that class session, and the student may receive only one request to leave class to address an emergency on the electronic device. For all other students, there are ample breaks for you to check in.

15.3 Class/Exam Schedule

Following is a tentative schedule for the course. I reserve the right to change exam dates and the chapters that will be covered on any of the exams. I also reserve the right to correct any errors that may occur in this syllabus. 15. CLASS CALENDAR: Both lecture notes and book chapters have to be thoroughly reviewed and understood. You will find most of the information included in the lecture notes (power point slides) and in the book. However, some additional information may be present in the lecture notes. It is your responsibility to thoroughly review and understand both the lecture notes and the relevant chapters from the book.

WeekChapterTopicsExerciseCases/ Articles/ Readings

1-

1/20Introduction

Overview,

1-

1/22Chapter 2

Strategic leadershipIntroduce case study project

2-

1/27In class case study 1

2-

1/29Chapter 3External Environment Analyses

Form teams of 5 members

Discuss the case study

3-

2/3In class case study 2

3-

2/5Read Chapter 4Internal Environment Analyses

Company/Corporate Strategies

4-

2/10In class case study 3

4-

2/12Read Chapter 5Business level strategies

Test Review

5-

2/17In class case study 4

Homework chapters 1-5 due

5-

2/19Test 1

6-

2/24Case Study Presentations

6-

2/26Case Study Presentations

7-

3/3Chapter 6Merger and alliancesIntroduce final project

7-

3/5In class case study 5

8-

3/10Chapter 7Competing across borders

8-

3/12In class case study 6

3/17Spring Break

3/19Spring Break

9-

3/24Chapter 8Diversification strategies

9-

3/26In class case study 7

10-

3/31Chapter 9Business ethics

10-

4/2n class case study 8

11-

4/7Chapter 10Test ReviewBusiness core tests must be completed by midnight

11-

4/9In class case study 9Homework chapter 6-10 due

12-

4/14Test 2

12-

4/16Final project PresentationsFinal Projects Due

13-

4/21Final project Presentations

13-

4/23Final project PresentationsLast day of class

14-

5/7Final Exam

Optional10:00-12:30

*All regular exams will be one hour and 15 minutes in length.

Policies Related to Tests

Makeup exams will only be given if there are extenuating circumstances such as documented illness or attendance at a funeral. Other than these types of situations, makeup exams will not be given.Exams will not be returned to students. If you wish to review an exam, you may do so by going to my office during scheduled office hours. You may review an exam up to one week following the date grades are posted for that exam.If you wish to challenge your grade on any exam you must do so within one week after the grade is initially posted. After one week, you cannot challenge the grade.Any student who is found cheating on an exam will be penalized to the extent allowed by university policy. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, using any kind of reference material or looking at another students paper during an exam, providing answers or assistance to another student during an exam or removing a copy of the exam from the classroom.

UHD College of Business

AACSB Assessment of Student Learning Outcome

Authored by Assessment Sub-Committee

CriteriaUnacceptable (1)Almost Acceptable (2)Acceptable (3)Superior (4)

OrganizationWriting is not concise and has a tendency to ramble. Lack of focus interferes with understanding.Number or severity of focus inconsistencies causes direction to wander.Focus and direction of writing are acceptable and do not interfere with understanding, but could use a little work.Writing is concise. Information is easy to understand. Focus and direction of the writing are extremely clear.

Sentence Structure

Sentence structure is poor, making understanding difficult. Sentences are awkward or lack structure.Multiple errors and/or awkward patterns impair understanding.Sentences are not generally awkward or lacking in appropriate structure. Overall, most sentences clearly express ideas.Sentences are clear, well developed, and express concise ideas.

Transitions

Connections between topics, ideas, or arguments are confusing.Connections between one or more topics, ideas, or arguments need strengthening.Most sentences within a paragraph build upon a single issue. A few ideas lack good transitional sentences.The writing enhances readability. Sentences build upon singular ideas. Transitions are good.

Background, Evidence

Ideas lack support, or are supported with personal views only (and assignment requires evidence, references, data, etc.). Ideas are not constructed well.Citations to evidence and references (beyond personal opinion) need expanding in quantity or quality to support arguments adequately.Ideas are supported with occasional citations or with class lessons. Paragraphs generally support the main idea.Arguments are supported with cited references or relevant facts. Arguments support ideas which support the premise.

Punctuation and SpellingWriting contains numerous and/or significant punctuation and spelling errors, distracting from the message.Errors in punctuation and/or spelling are significant enough to impair the message.Writing contains occasional errors that do not distract from the message.Writing is nearly error free.

Professionalism

Document is not professionally written. Tone, word choice, and aesthetics are inappropriate.Tone, word choice, and/or aesthetics distract the reader and/or diminish the message.Writer uses familiar but not sophisticated words that are not distracting. Document is fairly professional looking.Wit, insights, and sophistication provide evidence of due diligence. Tone adds to the writing quality. Document is neat and professional looking.

ContentContent does not satisfy the assignment requirements. Content is too general, off topic, unrelated, or inadequate to satisfy assignment requirements.Content is related to assignment requirements, but not sufficient in depth and/or breadth.Content is sufficient in depth and breadth to satisfy the assignment requirements.Content satisfies assignment requirements and also includes appropriate content beyond the minimum requirements.

Introduction and ConclusionMain idea is not established in the introduction, and/or the conclusion is weak.Reader must work to discern the main idea. Intro fails to clearly establish the main idea, and/or the conclusion falls short of satisfactory closure.Main idea and direction of the paper are established in the introduction. The conclusion is satisfactory.The introduction not only establishes the main topic and direction, but also has an interesting hook. The writing is brought to closure with justified insight or lasting revelations.

Oral Communication/Presentation Grading Rubric

Name: __________________________________________ Overall Score: /6

Nonverbal attributes may include: eye contact, body language, movements or gestures, poise, visual aids, and presentation length

Nonverbal Attributes3 Exceptional2 Acceptable1 Poor

Nonverbal skills explain, enhance, and reinforce the presentation.Nonverbal skills are sufficient to support the presentation.Nonverbal skills are lacking, distracting, or inappropriate for the presentation.

Verbal attributes may include: tone, cadence, pace, speaking volume, attitude toward the topic, and speaking clarity

Verbal Attributes3 Exceptional2 Acceptable1 Poor

Verbal skills explain, enhance, and reinforce the presentation.Verbal skills are sufficient to support the presentation.Verbal skills are lacking, distracting, or inappropriate for the presentation.

Adapted from http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~david/courses/cs758/Fall2010/handouts/Oral_presentation_grading.pdfNote: This syllabus is for general guidance only. I reserve the right to make any changes necessary as circumstances dictate. It is the students responsibility to insure he/she is aware of any changes the student may have missed due to absences or inattention.