1. Class Introduction BSAD 30 Fall 2018 Dave Novak
Source: Anderson et al., 2015 Quantitative Methods for Business 13th edition – some slides are directly from J. Loucks © 2013 Cengage Learning

2. Important Information
Section A: 11:40 AM to 12:55 PM (T, TH) meets in Kalkin 325
Section B: 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM (T, TH) meets in Kalkin 004
Instructor: Dave Novak
Office: 310 Kalkin Hall

3. Important Information
I administer BSAD 30 through my own course web site, not through Blackboard
URL for Novak’s BSAD 30:

4. Agenda Introduction Goals of the Course Syllabus Grading Components
Classroom Protocol
General Outline of the Course
Required Software
Academic Honesty

5. Introduction

6. BSAD 30: Course Overview
Introductory Decision Analysis / Quantitative Methods course for undergraduates
The goal of this class is to improve students' decision-making and critical thinking skills as well as their technical, quantitative, and analytical abilities

7. Required Materials
There are three options available to you through the publisher’s web site:
 CengageNOW , 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann's Quantitative Methods for Business, 13th Edition from $135.00
 ePack: Quantitative Methods for Business, 13th + CengageNOW , 1 term (6 months) Instant Access from $181.95

8. Required Materials
McGraw Hill (the publisher of this particular course material) offers UNLIMITED access to ALL Cengage digital course material from $119 PER SEMESTER. Please see:
Disclosure – I have no idea which publisher your other classes use. It could be very beneficial to do this, or not so much. It depends on what classes you are taking and the specific books required for each class.

9. Required Materials CNow Access Codes are not reusable!!!
The codes are essentially “rented out” for a period of 6-months
I have no control over the publisher’s policies concerning the use of CNOW access codes
Please do not purchase the hardback copy of the book - It does not come with the CNOW access code and it is really expensive
Do not purchase used versions, as these do not come with the CNOW access code

10. Required Materials
After you purchase your course material and receive your CNOW access code, you MUST register for the online component of the course
You will need to enter your individual CNOW access code to complete the registration process

11. CNOW Registration Registration instructions if needed
BSAD 30, Section A (11:40AM to 12:55PM), Fall 2018:
BSAD 30, Section B (1:15PM to 2:30PM), Fall 2018:
Registration instructions if needed

12. Software Recent version of MS Excel Part of Office Suite
Mac Office 2011 or newer
Available through the School of Business Administration
232 Kalkin Hall for more information
Technology Fees

13. Grading Components Exam I 20% Exam II Exam III
Comprehensive Final Exam
30%
CNOW HW online
10%
100%

14. Syllabus & Schedule

15. Attendance
Over the years I have noticed a direct and strong positive correlation between attendance and final course grade
Missing class can lead to
Missing in-class exercises (No Make-Up’s)
Misunderstanding course concepts
Poorer grades on exams and assignments
Lecture content is a large component of exam content

16. Classroom Protocol Bring your Mobile Computing Devices
Facebook, Instant Messaging and Chatting
Please Don’t Do It!
It’s distracting to those around you and may be distracting to me as well
Be On-Time, Be Prepared & Bring Questions
No Food & Drink

17. UVM Policies
Students are responsible for being familiar with important rights, responsibilities and policies, which can be found online at
The Code of Academic Integrity
Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
Computer & Network Use Policy
It is your responsibility to know and abide by UVM Policies, including these

18. Syllabus: Religious Holidays
Religious Holidays: Students have the right to practice the religion of their choice. Each semester students should submit in writing to their instructors by the end of the second full week of classes their documented religious holiday schedule for the semester. Faculty must permit students who miss work for the purpose of religious observance to make up this work

19. Getting Help Office Hours dnovak@bsad,uvm.edu Help@bsad.uvm.edu
Tues / Thur 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Or By Appointment
Schedule an Appointment
The end of each chapter has many practice questions. Answers are provided in course material for all even-numbered questions

20. CNOW Create Account and/or Log In to:
BSAD 30, Section A (11:40AM to 12:55PM), Fall 2018:
BSAD 30, Section B (1:15PM to 2:30PM), Fall 2018: