Course Syllabus
Contact Information
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Materials
- Textbook: Operations and Supply Chain Management The Core (Sixth Edition) by F. Robert Jacobs and Richard B. Chase.
- Electronic access to the textbook via McGraw-Hill Connect is required and will be utilized throughout this course (hardcopy of book is optional).
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation points will be earned through engagement and contributions during Live Sessions and Team Case Study collaboration. | 70 |
| SmartBook Reading Assignments | Prior to the Live Session, students will complete the assigned readings detailed in each weekly module. | 50 |
| Practice Quizzes via Connect | Prior to the Live Session, students will complete a ten question quiz covering the important materials in the SmartBook readings. | 50 |
| Team Case Study Presentations | Students will be assigned a team case to present during the last Live Session in Week 7. | 100 |
| Final Exam | The Final Exam will be comprehensive and cover textbook, quiz, and lecture material covered in Modules 1 - 6. | 150 |
| Total | 420 |
Scale
Grades will be calculated based on the percentage of total points received divided by the total points possible for the course (90% is an A, 80% is a B, 70% is a C, 60% is a D and below 60% is a failing score). The grades may be adjusted to account for peer evaluations. Percentages will not be rounded up.
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
SmartBook Reading Assignments
The SmartBook Reading Assignments are assigned for each week in coordination with the module's assigned textbook readings. The assignments prompt you with questions as you study course material. By assessing individual answers, SmartBook learns exactly what each student knows and doesn't know, identifying topics that require further practice.
Practice Quizzes via Connect
The Practice Quizzes enable you to practice key concepts in coordination with each weekly module's assigned textbook readings. You will complete the assigned Practice Quiz in each module after reading the assigned chapters, reviewing the lecture slides, and completing the assigned SmartBook Reading Assignments.
Practice quizzes and assigned exercises (which may be completed and discussed in the classroom) accounts for 50 points of your total grade, students are required to come to class prepared to focus on and discuss the main ideas of the subject matter. Quizzes will be given on a regular basis. There will be no make-ups available for quizzes. These quizzes will be designed to cover previous studied material and the current reading assignments.
Live Sessions
You are expected to attend and participate during each Live Session. Not only do students who actively engage in the Live Sessions get more out of the course, the time spent as a learning community is enjoyable as well. There are two ways in which you can earn points for the Live Session:
- Participate Live: This option should be your preferred choice. When possible, you should attend and participate in the Live Sessions in real time. To get credit for your attendance, type in the date and time of the session you attended by clicking on the red "Submit Assignment" button at the top of the Live Sessions page. Your login will be cross-checked against the attendance tracker in Zoom.
- Make-Up (Watch Recording-Submit Written Response): In the event that your work or personal schedule makes it impossible for you to attend, please review the recording of the Live Session then write a response (details on Live Session pages) summarizing key points from the Live Session. Your response must be submitted before the next Live Session the following week.
Note: Be sure to utilize option 1 or 2 for each of the Live Sessions to receive full points. Regardless of when the session occurred, you must post your response based on option 1 or 2.
Team Case Study Presentations
Teams will be assigned a case study to present to the class. These assignments will be presented during class time. Each team will be asked to do a power-point presentation on the case and lead the discussion in the class on that case. Your team case study is due on the day of presentation. A copy of the power-point presentation will be presented to the instructor for use in the grading of the project.
Final Exam
The Final Exam will be comprehensive and cover textbook, quiz, and lecture material covered in Modules 1 - 6.
Course Policies
Communication
Communication will be handled via email (jmankin@ou.edu). Students can expect a response M-F, within 24 hrs.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
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Student Handbook
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Online Library
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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.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. 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.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Diversity Statement
The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by embracing each person's unique contributions, background and perspective. The University of Oklahoma recognizes that fostering an inclusive environment for all, with particular attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations, is vital to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission. This enhances the OU experience for all students, faculty and staff and for the communities we engage.
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.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual based on the individual’s race, color, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age (40 or older), sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides. For more information, please contact the Institutional Equity Office.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
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.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Title IX Office at 405-325-2215 (8–5, M–F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident. Also, please be advised that a professor/GA/TA is required to report instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination to the Sexual Misconduct Office.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or their authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user's access to some or all of the university's computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Course Summary:
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