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BUSI-2301-003 Business Law I
The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property and business law in the global context.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Business Law: The First Course--Summarized-Case Edition Fourteenth Edition by Roger LeRoy Miller
ISBN 978-1-305-96727-4 (NO ACCESS CODE IN THE HARD COVER BOOK - DIGITAL COPY REQUIRED from Cengage to take the chapter quizzes with Mind Tap)
3 Ring Binder OPTIONAL
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
I. Students and teachers have obligations to each other.
II. What I expect from students:
You will treat everyone in the class with the respect due all human beings.
You will do the work outlined in the syllabus on time.
You will not plagiarize or otherwise steal the work of others.
You will accept the consequences – good and bad – of your actions.
III. What students can expect from me:
I will treat you with the respect due all human beings.
I will treat you as an individual.
I will not discriminate against you on the basis of your identity or your viewpoints.
I will manage the class in a professional manner.
I will try to respond to student email within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays if emailed to my work email at prawlins@rawlinslegal.com. Otherwise, please call my law office at 480-626-2388.
I will pursue the maximum punishment for plagiarism, cheating, and other violations of academic integrity.
I will keep careful records of your performance and progress.
I will make myself available via phone or video conference to you for help and am willing to discuss anything even tangentially related to this class, college, law school, or the legal profession.
I will respect the fact that you have lives and commitments outside college, but I do not consider those to be excuses for not being prepared.
If I am notified in advance, I will make every reasonable effort to accommodate particular situations that may arise in your life.
I will make every reasonable effort to accommodate sudden, unexpected, extraordinary situations that are impossible for you to notify me about in advance.
I will maintain confidentiality concerning your performance.
I will provide you with professional support and write recommendations for you, if appropriate.
I will be honest with you.
Your grade will reflect the quality of your work and nothing else.
Grading:
Syllabus Test (1) – 5%
Chapter Quizzes (32) - 45%
Tort Wars Video Assignment and Quiz (1) - 10%
Current Events/News - COVID-19 & Ethics/Law (2) - 10%
Corporate Social Responsibility Movie & Paper (1) - 30%
Grading Criteria:
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
32 Chapter Quizzes (45%): (Administered using Mind Tap) *Must Have Digital Access Code to Take Quizzes
• There will be 4 MindTap 10 Question Multiple Choice and True/False Quizzes assigned each week, but not due until the end of the semester on Thursday March, 10th (11:59 PM).
• Chapter Quizzes are one hour and open book and you will have one attempt to complete.
• It is your responsibility to complete each assignment by the due date.
• The MindTap chapter quizzes are self paced and all due by the end of semester, Thursday March, 10th (11:59 PM), but it is recommended that you complete at least 4 chapter quizzes per week as instructed in the calendar. You can work ahead BUT it is strongly encouraged that you do NOT wait until the last weeks to complete the quizzes, according to the Calendar below unless otherwise specified. I will me monitoring your progress throughout the course.
• There will be NO Quiz Deadline Extensions given. However, I will waive the three lowest quiz scores to account for the fact that sometime life happens.
Syllabus Test (5 %)
10 Questions Multiple Choice and True/False test with questions from the Course Syllabus. You will be given one hour to complete the test and can take it up to three times.
Tort Wars You Tube Video Assignment and Quiz (10%)
You have 1 Assignment:
Current Events/News - COVID-19 related Ethics/Law (10%) - Due Dates See Assignment Calendar Below
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Corporate Social Responsibility Paper (30%):
Since this is an online class, your attendance each week will be the completion of your quizzes and assignments. You generally have 4 quizzes assigned each week in addition to your other assignments. It is generally a self paced course, but DO NOT wait until the last moment to complete the quizzes and assignments. This is a quick eight (8) week course so you better get busy now and stay busy until the last week of school in March. That is the nature of an online course. You are allowed to work ahead. I will be monitoring your progress throughout and will answer any questions you have about the material. PLEASE ask me questions about the material and remember Cc me or email directly me at prawlins@rawlinslegal.com for quicker response times.
SPRING 2022 8 Week Course
WEEK |
DATES |
READING FOR WEEK |
ASSIGNMENTS / ACTIVITIES |
1 |
JAN 18 – 24 *JAN 18 1st Day of Class |
Class Syllabus and Introductions UNIT ONE: The Legal Environment of Business Chapter 1: Law and Legal Reasoning Chapter 2: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter 3: Court Procedure Chapter 4: Business and the Constitution |
Syllabus Test (DUE Monday 01/25) Quiz - Chapter 1 (Due: Thursday 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 2 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 3 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 4 (Due: 03/10) |
2 |
Jan 25 - Jan 31 |
Chapter 5: Business Ethics UNIT TWO: Torts and Crimes Chapter 6: Torts Chapter 7: Strict Liability and Products Liability Chapter 8: Intellectual Property Rights *Assignment – Watch Mark Lanier Tort Wars You Tube Video and Answer 15 Questions Quiz |
Quiz - Chapter 5 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 6 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 7 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 8 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Tort Wars You Tube Clips and Multiple Choice (Due Thur. 03/10 by 11:59 PM) |
3 |
Feb 1 – Feb 7 |
Chapter 9: Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy Chapter 10: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime UNIT THREE: Contracts and E-Contracts Chapter 11: Nature and Terminology Chapter 12: Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts |
Quiz - Chapter 9 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 10 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 11 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 12 (Due: 03/10) |
4 |
Feb 8 - Feb 14 |
Chapter 13: Consideration Chapter 14: Capacity and Legality Chapter 15: Mistakes, Fraud, and Voluntary Consent Chapter 16: The Writing Requirement and Electronic Records |
1st Current Event/News - re COVID-19 Ethics/Law (Due: Mon 02/14 at 11:59 PM) Quiz-Chapter 13 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 14 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 15 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 16 (Due: 03/10) |
5 |
Feb 15 – Feb 21 |
Chapter 17: Third Party Rights Chapter 18: Performance and Discharge in Traditional E-Contracts Chapter 19: Breach of Contract and Remedies UNIT FOUR: Domestic and International Sales Contracts Chapter 20: The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts |
Quiz- Chapter 17 (Due: 03/10) Quiz- Chapter 18 (Due: 03/10) Quiz- Chapter 19 (Due: 03/10) Quiz- Chapter 20 (Due: 03/10) |
6 |
Feb 22 - Feb 28 |
Chapter 21: Title, Risk and Insurable Interest Chapter 22: Performance and Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts Chapter 23: Warranties Chapter 24: International Law in a Global Economy |
2nd Current Event/News - re COVID-19 Ethics/Law (Due: Mon. 2/28 at 11:59 PM) Quiz - Chapter 21 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 22 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 23 (Due: 03/10) Quiz - Chapter 24 (Due: 03/10) |
7 |
Mar 1 –Mar 6 |
UNIT FIVE: Agency and Employment Chapter 25: Agency Formation and Duties Chapter 26: Agency Liability to Third Parties and Termination Chapter 27: Employment, Immigration and Labor Law Chapter 28: Employment Discrimination and Diversity *Reminder - Review Corporate Social Responsibility Assignment In The Syllabus & Email Instructor Movie Selection if needed |
Quiz-Chapter 25 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 26 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 27 (Due: 03/10) Quiz-Chapter 28 (Due: 03/10)
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8 |
Mar 7 - Mar 11 *Mar 11 Final Grades Due |
Corporate Social Responsibility Paper Due March 9th (3/9) at 11:59 PM UNIT SIX: Business Organizations Chapter 29: Sole Proprietorship and Franchises Chapter 30: Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships Chapter 31: Other Organizational Forms for Small Businesses Chapter 32: Corporate Formation and Financing |
Quiz - Tort Wars Multiple Choice (Due Thur 03/10 by 11:59 PM) Corporate Social Responsibility Paper (Due: Wed 3/9 at 11:59 PM) Quiz-Chapter 29 (Due: Thursday 03/10 at 11:59 PM) Quiz-Chapter 30 (Due: Thursday 03/10 at 11:59 PM) Quiz-Chapter 31 (Due: Thursday 03/10 at 11:59 PM) Quiz-Chapter 32 (Due: Thursday 03/10 at 11:59 PM)
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All chapter quizzes are all due by the end of Semester Thursday March, 10th (11:59 PM), but it is recommended that you complete at least 4 chapter quizzes per week. You can work ahead BUT it is strongly encouraged that you do NOT wait until the last weeks to complete the quizzes (See instructions above). |
SPRING 2022 8 Week Course - Important Dates
Jan 18 Jan 25 |
Classes Begin Census Day |
Mar 1 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Mar 9 Mar 11 |
Social Responsibility Paper Due Final Grades Due |
01/18/22 11:41 AM
01/18/22 11:41 AM