CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CREDIT COURSE APPROVAL FORM
PROGRAM ID: OFF
COURSE #:
201
DEPT: Business
TITLE: Introduction to Electronic Commerce for Business
EFFECTIVE SEMESTER AND YEAR: FALL [x] SPRING [ ] SUMMER [ ]
2007
COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply)
Basic Skills [ ]
Certificate/Skill Award [x] Non-Credit [ ]
AA/AS Degree [x] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [x]
REQUESTED TOP CODE
NEW COURSE:
EXISTING TOP CODE 0514.00
[ ]
Specific justification for new course: _____________________________
COURSE CHANGE: [x] List specific reasons for the change:
From:
_______________________________________________
To:
Update SLO Language, Add “Distant Education” as a
Method of Instruction
COURSE DROP:
[ ] Reason for drop:
________________________________________________________
UNITS: 2
HOURS: Lec 36
Lab 18
MAXIMUM TIMES COURSE MAY BE TAKEN:
2 times
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT:
40
MATERIALS FEE: $ _____
GRADING METHOD: Letter Grade Only [ ] C/NC Option [x]
LISTED UNDER:
C/NC Only [ ]
Office Technology and Computer Applications
PART OF THE:
Secretarial, Office Occupations, Administrative Office Management
certificate program
DEGREE APPLICABLE: Yes [x]
No [ ]
DISCIPLINE[S]:
From the Chancellor's Office, "Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and
Administrators in California Community Colleges"
Business
CREDIT COURSE APPROVAL SIGNATURES:
1. Faculty Initiator:
Rhoda James. Ed.D.
Date ____/____/____
(Note: Initiator will be responsible for discussing with the department.)
2. Director/Dean:
________________________________
Date ____/____/____
3. Vice President:
____________________________________
Date ____/____/____
4. Curriculum Chair: ____________________________________
Date ____/____/____
AFTER Curriculum Committee approval the Articulation Office will indicate the following information for reporting purposes:
CSU: Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Articulation Officer: _______________________________
BASIC SKILLS CODE: M __ R__ W__ C__
Date ____/____/____
Revised: 02/04
CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply)
Basic Skills [ ]
Certificate/Skill Award [x] Non-Credit [ ]
AA/AS Degree [x] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [x]
DEPARTMENT: Business
COURSE NUMBER: 201
THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFED AS:
Degree Applicable [x]
Non Degree Applicable [ ]
TITLE: Introduction to Electronic Commerce for Business
UNIT VALUE: 2
Lecture hours 36
Lab hours 18
ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES
None.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
An overview of Electronic Commerce for Business. Topics include: definition of Electronic
Commerce, interface design and web site promotion, building an electronic commerce store,
electronic security, electronic payment systems, and careers in electronic commerce.
CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION
An overview of Electronic Commerce for Business. Topics include: definition of Electronic
Commerce, interface design and web site promotion, building an electronic commerce store,
electronic security, electronic payment systems, and careers in electronic commerce.
COURSE CONTENT
I.
II.
What is Electronic Commerce?
a. Traditional commerce
b. Electronic commerce
c. International electronic commerce
User Interface Design and Web Site Promotion
a. Internet protocols
b. Internet utility programs
c. Internet applications
d. Web platform choices
e. Site management
f. Search engines
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Building and Electronic Commerce Store
Electronic Security
a. Security classification
b. Client threats
Electronic Payment Systems
a. Electronic cash
b. Electronic wallets
c. Smart cards
d. Credit and charge cards
The Environment in Electronic Commerce
a. International nature of electronic commerce
i. language issues
ii. culture issues
iii. infrastructure issues
b. Legal environment
c. Ethical Issues
d. Taxation
LAB CONTENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Online lab assignments to assess and evaluate the value of different e-commerce sites.
Quizzes to test theory.
Development of an e-commerce portfolio.
Practice accessing websites for evaluation
Research and evaluate websites
OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
CC#1—Communication
1. Communicate effectively by utilizing the basic principles of electronic commerce, problem
solving, and systems thinking through an e-commerce portfolio to visualize the effects of ecommerce on business.
2. Discuss and explain the careers and security in Electronic Commerce in group sessions to assess
the importance of secure sites and careers available in business.
CC#3—Creative, Critical, and Analytical Thinking
1. Analyze efficient tools of information by accessing the Internet to evaluate currents sites to build
an Electronic Commerce store
CC#5—Technology/Information Competency
1.
Demonstrate the use of the Internet and working in the Windows environment by accessing,
saving, and transferring files through the Internet to operate the Internet in the business office.
2.
Evaluate the main concepts surrounding the electronic commerce required for today's offices and
examine the latest features of computer systems technology by completing case problems to
functionally operate the computer
3.
Emphasize efficient operation of electronic payment systems by researching how to solve
problems through case studies to generate alternative solutions of payments online.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Lecture/Discussion
Lecture/Laboratory
Learning Laboratory
Multimedia demonstrations
Hands-on computer instruction
Distance Education
METHODS OF EVALUATION/ASSESMENT
Lab Assignments
Quizzes
Portfolio
Online Hands-on assignments
Exams
Asynchronous and synchronous discussions
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Oelkers, Dotty Boen. E-Commerce, Business 2000. First Edition. Cincinnati: Thomson SouthWestern,
2002.
USB Memory Stick 256 megabytes: Any Brand.
Adopted: May, 2000
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE OUTLINE ADDENDUM
Each proposed or existing course, if delivered by distance education, shall be separately reviewed and approved
by the Curriculum Committee prior to being offered. (Education Code 55378)
Course number
OFF 201
Course Name
Introduction to Electronic Commerce for
Business
Address the following questions:
1. Need/Justification
How will students benefit by providing this course using distance education technology?
This course provides access to students who cannot access traditional on-ground courses targeting populations such as
returning students, lifelong learners, stay at home parents, and full-time workers.
2. Methods of Instruction: Instructor-Student Contact
Asynchronous communication
xx
Email
xx
Discussion area/bulletin board
xx
Frequently Asked Questions
Other - List
Synchronous communication
Orientation sessions
Group/Scheduled class meetings
Telephone sessions
Chat room
xx
Other - List Virtual Office Hours
xx
xx
xx
3. Content Delivery and Assignments
Course Objectives
Sources of Content
Assignments
Assessments
Communicate effectively by utilizing
the basic principles of electronic
commerce, problem solving, and
systems thinking to develop an ecommerce portfolio to visualize the
effects of e-commerce on business.
Textbook, Internet
Explorer
E-Commerce Portfolio
Hands-on practice
Lab assignments
Lab assignments,
hands-on quiz
utilizing
asynchronous and
synchronous
feedback.
Discuss and explain the careers and
security in Electronic Commerce in
group sessions to assess the
importance of secure sites and
careers available in business.
Textbook, Internet
Explorer
Case Problems
Hands-on practice
Case problems,
Hands-on quiz
utilizing asynchronous
and synchronous
feedback
Analyze efficient tools of
information by accessing the Internet
to evaluate currents sites to build an
Electronic Commerce store
Textbook, Internet
Explorer
Lab assignments
Research assignment
Hands-on quizzes and
research assignment
utilizing asynchronous
and synchronous
feedback
Demonstrate the use of the Internet
and working in the Windows
environment by accessing, saving,
and transferring files through the
Internet to operate the Internet in the
business office.
Textbook, Internet
Explorer
Case Problems
Hands-on practice
Case problems,
Hands-on quiz
utilizing asynchronous
and synchronous
feedback
Evaluate the main concepts
surrounding the electronic commerce
required for today's offices and
examine the latest features of
computer systems technology by
completing case problems to
functionally operate the computer
Emphasize efficient operation of
electronic payment systems by
researching how to solve problems to
generate alternative solutions of
payments online.
Textbook, Internet
Explorer, accessing
Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
Lab assignment
Hands-on practice
Lab assignments,
hands-on quiz
utilizing
asynchronous and
synchronous
feedback.
Textbook, Internet
Explorer
Research assignment
Hands-on quizzes and
research assignment
utilizing asynchronous
and synchronous
feedback
4. Methods of Evaluation. Address those methods which are changed because of the online mode.
Online quizzes, lab assignments, exams, and required communication with instructor and fellow students through synchronous
and asynchronous contact.
5. Technical Support. Explain how any equipment/staff currently not provided will be obtained.
Computers are available for student use on campus. All software for course is part of the textbook purchase. Technology
staff is available to students and instructor for technical support.
6. How have you dealt with accessibility issues?
Website compliant with accessibility requirements.
7.
Is there a materials fee for the face-to-face
course?
8. What additional resources are needed?
No
If yes, is the online section
exempt?
Students need access to e-mail, and the Internet which is available on campus.
Business
Office Occupations
Certificate
The following courses are required for a certificate in Office Occupations
To qualify for certificate all courses must be completed with "C" or better
Required Courses:
Course Title and Number
Accounting
Units
Semester/Grade
ACCT 100
3
_______________
ACCT
BUS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
OR
Principles of Accounting
Ethics in Business
Introduction to E-Commerce
Office Outlook/Binder
Typing/Keyboarding Fundamentals
Filing and Records Management
Telecommunications for the Office
Intro. to Microsoft Office Applications
101
132
201
215
260
281
291
101
Total Units Required:
21-22
When courses are completed, please call the Counseling & Advisement Center to make an appointment for a Certificate Application.
Counseling and Advisement Center
1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741-1899
www.citruscollege.edu
(626) 914-8530