Business Law I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

BUSI-2301-001 Business Law I

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Course Description

General principles of law relating to legal rights and remedies, contracts, agency employment and business organization, including partnerships and corporations. Practical business problems and their legal implications.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Student Performance

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1. \ To learn the basic forms of business organizations;
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2. \ To learn pertinent legal terminology;
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3. \ To apply such terminology to legal topics relevant to business;
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4. \ To understand the foundations of legal systems;
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5. \ To understand the foundations of law, particularly contract law;
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6. \ To develop critical thinking for solving business law problems; and
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Grading Criteria

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• \ Exams: 80%       Quizzes: 20%
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• \ There will be 4 major exams and several quizzes throughout the semester. The final grade will be awarded as follows:
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\ 90% to 100%  = A
\ 80% to 89%    = B
\ 70% to 79%    = C
\ 60% to 69%    = D
\ Below 60%     = F

\ MAJOR EXAMS:

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• \ All 4 exams will be in-class, short-answer, and will cover the material discussed in class. No make-ups will be given, except in rare cases.
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\ QUIZZES:

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• \ At the beginning of some classes, we will have an unannounced open-note/closed-book quiz covering material we have already gone over in class.  You must be in class to get credit for these quizzes, as there will be no make-ups. I will drop your lowest quiz grade.
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\ FINAL EXAM:

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• \ All students will take the final exam.  The final exam is not comprehensive and no make‑up will be given, except in rare cases.
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Attendance

\ You are expected to be prepared for and promptly attend all scheduled class meetings.  Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate measures. I highly recommend you get notes from someone in class for any classes you must miss. It is your responsibility to initiate a drop or withdrawal through the Registrar's Office. If you stop attending class but fail to officially withdraw from the course, you will receive a final grade of F.

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