Course Syllabus

Real Estate Principles- RE 1

 

Department	Business Administration
Course Title	Real Estate Principles- RE 1
Section	3439
Units	3
Term	Spring 2017 - February 6, 2017- June 5, 2017
Meeting Times	Thursday - 6:50-10:00 P.M.

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Instructor	Professor Givhan, MBA
Email	ProfessorGLAVC@gmail.com  Please use “RE1” in subject line when sending an email and mention the course name when leaving a message.
Office Phone	818-947-2439
Office Hours	BJ 102 G On-Campus- M, T, TH - 5:30-6:30 P.M. Online- Wednesday- 12-1:30 P.M. Contact via email. Saturday 12:00-1:00 P.M. and by appointment.

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 Great News!!

Did you know that Real Estate Principles (RE 1) is a required course
for both the California real estate salesperson & broker license examinations? Did you also know that this course is core requirement for the Marketing AA Degree option as well as the Marketing AA Degree?

Completing a Certificate or an AA degree can provide a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. You will be able to present to potential employers that you have completed a series of courses in a field of study as well as fulfill academic requirements.

 

 

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CELL PHONES AND ALL TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES ARE TO BE POWERED OFF AND STORED AWAY WHILE CLASS IS IN SESSION

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Course Description

Real estate principles provide a basic overview of the fundamentals of real estate, as well as, the background and terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses. This course must be completed prior to taking the real estate salesperson's licensing exam and is applicable toward the mandatory educational requirements for the sales license.

 

Student Learning Outcome

As a result of this course students will be able to complete the Civil Code mandated Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationships.

 

Required Textbooks

	California Real Estate Principles, 10.1 Edition* Mary Ellen Brady, Edwin Estes, Jr., and Dennis J. McKenzie, 10th edition, On Course Learning, 2017. ISBN 10: 1-62980-179-8  ISBN 13: 978-1-62980-179-7
	Everyday Ethics in Real Estate, 2014* Doris Barrell, GRI, DREI, CDEI, Kaplan, Inc. (Dearborn Real Estate Education). ISBN # 978-1-4754-2558-1

*Students are required to bring textbooks to EVERY class meeting.

 

Attendance

Students are strongly encouraged to attend all classes. Arriving chronically late or leaving early may be interpreted as an absence. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. Late arrivals should notify the instructor at the end or during the break of class. Failure on the part of students to do so will result in an absence from that class period. Students are responsible for dropping classes at the Admissions and Records Office when they decide to stop attending class. Should three or more classes be missed, the instructor can exclude/drop the student from the course.

Students who do not officially drop from classes will receive an “F” grade for the class, which will appear on their permanent records. An absence does not excuse students from in-class assignments, missed quizzes/exams, or homework. It is the student’s responsibility to inquire as to work missed during the absence.

 

Course Flow, Homework, and Assignments

This class will be a highly interactive and collaborative learning environment. Student participation is a fundamental requirement of the course. Participation points, in the form of completed and corrected quizzes, will be awarded to each student. During the term, the instructor will facilitate a number of in-class assignments. In-class assignments CANNOT be made-up.

The instructor has designed the structure of the course in this manner so that students have ample time read the textbooks prior to each class session. Preparation will go a long way in terms of learning new concepts in order for students to make meaningful contributions to the work and vibrant class discussions. READ YOUR TEXTBOOKS over the weekend and BEFORE CLASS!!

All assignments, participation points, and the final exam, will be completed within the classroom. There is no homework, per se, for this course. However, the instructor reserves the right to adjust the syllabus at her discretion.

 

Canvas

All assignments will be submitted online via Canvas.

You will access Canvas website via, https://ilearn.laccd.edu. If you have trouble accessing the course on, or after, the start date visit the Virtual Valley Student Help Desk or Contact the Canvas Help Line. See hours for each resource below:

 

Canvas Phone Help Hotline: (844) 698-7484
Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 8am
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - 24 hours

Virtual Valley Help Desk
Phone: (818) 778-5834
Email: virtualvalleyhelp@lavc.edu
Monday - Thursday, 12pm - 6pm

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-3891#jive_content_id_Students  -video tutorials.

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-4121– printed student guides.

 

Participation Points and the Final Examination

The real estate field is a terminology-rich industry. Particularly for those who plan to take the State exam, preparation in the form of weekly quizzes will expose you to the types of wording and concepts found on the test. It is critically important to practice, practice, practice. Upon completion of each unit lecture, one participation point quiz will be given every week. Each quiz represents the content of the week’s chapter and lecture. 

There will be three exams for the term.  All exams must be taken for final grade calculation.  The final examination, worth 200 points, will cover only the units outlined in the Weekly Schedule (see below). The Final Exam cannot be missed and must be taken and is required to receive a passing grade (“C” or higher) in the course.

 

Student Expectations

Prepare prior to class, by reading the assigned textbooks.
Attend class every session and participate in class work and activities.
Complete all assignments and quizzes/exams on time.
Communicate with the instructor when assistance is required.
Provide clearly written, typewritten, organized, and edited homework and assignments.

You agree to the following Class Code of Conduct:

• Please turn off and put away your cell phones and all technological devices.
• Recording of the class is not permitted under any circumstances.
• We start and end the class on time.
• We refrain from side discussions.
• We abide by the LAVC standards of student conduct.
• If late, please see me at the end of the class to ensure you have been marked present.
• Stay positive in your communication in class.
• Please participate and enjoy our learning environment.

 

Writing Standards

While this is not a writing class, it is a college level course, and, as such, you are strongly encouraged to proofread all written assignments. Failure to edit your work prior to submission will result in a lower grade. Papers are also to be well written with a logical flow of thought. Papers are to be typed in 12-­pitch font. Use standard spacing so that your responses are simple to read and grade.

Students stand to benefit most when assignments are well written and care is reflected in the work submitted. All work is expected to be written legibly, concisely, and follow the conventions of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You are strongly encouraged to utilize editing software such as Spellcheck ( of course, use any proofreading software you prefer) in order to make the editing process simple and instructive.

 

Cheating and Plagiarism

Student Behavior involving cheating, copying another's work, and plagiarism are not tolerated and will result in disciplinary action. Students are responsible for being familiar with the information outlined within the “Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action” located in the current LAVC Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Students are expected and required to do their own work. No copying of other students’ work is allowed.

Activities that are considered to be CHEATING include, but are not limited to, the following:

Copying from another students exam
Talking with another student during an exam
Using unauthorized notes or electronic devices during an exam
Violation of any of these rules could result in a lowering of the exam grade or the course grade at the discretion of the instructor. This could include a “Fail” grade for homework, quizzes/exams.

 

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, students with disabilities who need any assistance or accommodations should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office immediately. The instructor should be advised of these circumstances BEFORE an assignment, and within the first week of the semester. Verification must be made with the SSD Office. The SSD is located in the Student Services Annex, Room 175. You can also the office at 818-947-2681 or TTY 818-947-2680 to meet with a SSD counselor. If SSD has already sent the memo to instructor confirming accommodations required by student for this class, please meet with me to discuss arrangements.

 

Grades

Final course grades will be calculated accordingly**:

Exams	60	%
Assignments	30	%
Participation	10	%
Total	100	%

 

Grading Scale

A	90%	-	100%
B	80%	-	89%
C	70%	-	79%
D	60%	-	69%
Fail	50%	-	59%

**Please note this syllabus is subject to change at the professor's discretion. 

Note: ALL COURSE GRADES ARE FINAL.

 

Weekly Schedule of Assignments