Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course InstructorEmail: wthomas@ou.edu Phone: 405-325-5789 Virtual Office Hours:
Course TA: Katherine BartonEmail: 22kabarton@ou.edu Virtual Office Hours:
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Course Materials
- Financial Accounting for Managers, 1st Edition, by Thomas, Drake, Thornock, and Spiceland; McGraw-Hill
- McGraw-Hill Connect access code (includes an electronic version of the textbook)
Grades
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Overview Videos | Video tutorials with questions | 120 |
| SmartBook Assignments | Questions from readings | 160 |
| Homework Assignments | Connect problems (w/ instructor-led videos) | 270 |
| Mastery Quizzes | Timed quizzes to assess weekly learning | 350 |
| Final Exam | Comprehensive | 100 |
| Total | 1,000 |
Scale
| Points | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 900–1,000 | A |
| 800–899 | B |
| 700–799 | C |
| 600–699 | D |
| Below 600 | F |
Course Schedule
Course Components
Readings
Each week you will have purposefully chosen readings from the textbook chapters. In order to participate and learn in the course assessments and to get to master the course concepts, you will need to thoroughly read the assigned material ahead of time. Your assigned reading can be completed with a physical book or the e-book in Connect.
To complete your readings, consider setting a schedule to adhere to each week. This may be time that you set aside to read everything at once. Alternatively, it may work better for you to set incremental goals and break the readings into more manageable chunks. The SmartBook resource (detailed below) will help you pause during your readings to apply concepts and test your knowledge.
Concept Overview Videos
The Concept Overview Videos (COVs) will be the second step in each module, after the textbook readings, of engaging with new information. The COVs via Connect will complement and extend the material presented in the textbook through a more hands-on approach of teaching the module learning objectives. Each COV assignment will have a graded question to answer at the end of the video, taken and assessed in Connect.
SmartBook Assignments
These assignments will be the first piece of practice application in each module. After encountering new material through the assigned textbook chapters and Concept Overview Videos, you will be ready to apply new concepts to test your understanding of learning objectives. Your SmartBook assignments will engage you in reading further about key topics and practicing your understanding of the material through guided questions.
The SmartBook tool is a learning and reading support via Connect that will help individualize your understanding of new content by prompting you with questions as you review course material. The SmartBook tool, like your instructor, assesses your understanding of the questions based on your answers and will adapt subsequent information to help you with topics where you might need more practice or support.
Use your time with the SmartBook assignments to ensure you’re both understanding and retaining the material from this module. If you find you need a refresher on the content, you can always revisit your textbook chapters and Concept Overview Videos. These assignments will be completed and assessed in Connect.
Homework Assignments with Instructor-Led Videos
As a second practice application of module content, you will complete a homework assignment in each module. These assignments provide feedback on your mastery of learning objectives and are auto-graded, meaning that feedback is provided immediately.
As a support to you in this asynchronous course, each homework assignment will be accompanied in the weekly module with an instructor-led video. These videos simulate a real-time session spent with the instructor walking you through the context and rationale for the homework concepts, the navigation of the Connect platform, and other associated resources needed for the assignment (e.g. using Excel spreadsheets). These assignments will be completed and assessed in Connect.
Mastery Quizzes
In each module, you will be assessed on your understanding of the content presented in the readings, Content Overview Videos, SmartBook and Homework assignments by taking a Mastery Quiz.
You will have a set amount of time to complete these quizzes and only one attempt. These quizzes will be completed and assessed in Connect.
Final Exam
In this course, you will have one final exam. The exam will consist approximately of 50% of the material covered in the final module (chapter 12) and 50% of the material covered in previous modules (primarily chapters 2 and 5-11). In other words, the final exam is comprehensive. This exam must be taken during the scheduled exam window and will be submitted automatically in Connect at the due date.
Course Policies
Communication
The best way to communicate with the instructor and Teaching Assistant is by email. This can be done through Canvas. You can expect a response within 24 hours throughout the week, including weekends.
Late Policy
All assignments in Connect will be automatically submitted at the due date. Only in extreme circumstances will late work be considered. If you believe your circumstances are extreme, you should attempt to contact the instructor or teaching assistant prior to the due date.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Copyright Statement
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important within this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma, because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they are able to enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events.
If you are experiencing a disability, a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
Anyone who has been impacted by gender-based violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and sexual assault, deserves access to resources so that they are supported personally and academically.
The University of Oklahoma is committed to offering resources to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or another confidential resource (see "Can I make an anonymous report?").
You may also choose to report gender-based violence and discrimination through other means, including by contacting the Institutional Equity Office (ieo@ou.edu, 405-325-3546) or the police (911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in class discussions, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails, and during Student/Office Hours.
For more information, please visit the Institutional Equity Office.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits
- Assist those that may need help
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone that may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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