Hort 445

Class Meeting Times:

Overall Course Objective:

Grading:

Exam 1 = 75 points - September 27, 2007
Exam 2 = 75 points - November 1, 2007
Case Studies = 150 points (15 x 10 points)
Final Exam = 100 points - December 11, 2007; 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Professionalism = 100 points
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Total Points = 500

Lecture Exams:

Lecture exams will emphasize material covered during the lecture/class discussion period. All exams (just like life) will be cumulative, but will emphasize the most recently covered material. Lecture exams will require students to reflect back on case study assignments, and respond to questions (often in case study format) with short (written) answers. Make-up exams are offered only with prior permission from the instructor.

Case Studies:

The use of case studies that approximate real-life situations is an active learning strategy adopted for many courses at ISU and around the country. Why? Because students learn more effectively when actively involved in the learning process. In other words, case studies:

In HORT 445 we will learn about people management/leadership using case studies in settings that will be familiar to you. For instance, we might explore the problems new managers face from the perspective of a rookie golf course superintendent. Or examine the topic of managing Hispanic workers through the eyes of a landscape maintenance foreman. Of course, we will discuss these case studies in class, but on 15 occasions you will be required to submit brief reports or answer questions about these case studies as part of a graded assignment. Assignments are always due by 8:00 a.m. Late assignments (for example, 8:01 a.m.) will not be accepted.

Classroom Decorum, Expectations, and Etiquette:

The "business" of education is serious work. You should approach each and every classroom experience as you would an important job. Once you begin your career, there will be no excuses for a lack of professionalism. Clients, business partners, and fellow employees will make immediate assumptions about you and your value to the company based on first and subsequent communications you have with them. Therefore, my advice to you is to begin the transformation now and treat each class as you would an important business meeting. My expectations are that you will:

• Attendance at every class period
• Being on time (this really means arriving a few minutes before 8:00 a.m.). Arriving at the precise moment a meeting is scheduled to begin is rude and unprofessional.
• Actively participate in class. Meaningful communication is crucial.
• Remain alert and stay engaged in all classroom activities. Do not doze or sleep in class. Always be attentive to your instructor, guests, and fellow students.
• Refrain from wearing hats in the classroom. It's never too early to begin practicing removing your hat when entering a building (or at least a meeting).

Overall Course Grade:

Each student's grade will be based on a total of 500 points for the semester. The tentative grading scale is provided below:

Please address any special needs or special accommodations with me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515/294-7220). DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.

Tentative HORT 445 Discussion Topics

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