BUSINESS LAW I (BUSI 2301)

Spring 2010

Course Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR: Jim Christianson

CLASS TIME: MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 8:00P.M. to 9:15 P.M. Room 208

EMAIL:

Telephone: 477-3448

Blackboard: Copies of all Power points On Class Blackboard site

Office Hours: Monday 7:00– 8:00PM Monday

Part time Faculty Office 4th Floor

Round Rock Higher Education Center

COURSE SYLLABUS

PURPOSE:

This course in designed to provide the student with an understanding of the legal system and its effect on and involvement in the daily activities of a business environment. Government roles and private enterprise relationships will be studied. The course in intended to provide the student with a working knowledge of related concepts to better prepare him or her for both participation in a business arena and for advancement into further studies of business and/or law.

GOALS:

Acquisition of a working knowledge of terms involved in business law activities; increase in an understanding of areas which can be possible problem areas for those involved in business; identification and understanding of routes of conduct upon encountering such situations.

TEXT and MATERIALS:

Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment. Twomey, Jennings, and Fox; Thomson South‑Western, 2008, 20th edition. Additional materials provided by the instructor.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Read all assigned materials before class and be prepared to participate as directed. Questions are encouraged. Your preparedness and participation are the best ways to receive the most from the course offerings and to receive the highest grade possible.

2. Examinations: There will be four examinations. Examination dates are as set on the class schedule. Examinations will, be given in the classroom where instruction takes place.

3, Homework: During the semesters students will be assigned various end of chapter questions and case problems. These will be taken up at various times during the semester. You will be given ample time to complete this assignment but most will be due the next class day

GRADING

Exams 4(exam worth 22% each) 88%

Attendance & Homework 12%

Total 100%

GRADES:

Grades will be earned on the following scale:

90‑100 A

80‑89 B

70‑79 C

60‑69 D

0-59 F

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: BUSINSSS LAW 1: The legal and social environment of business, contracts, personal property and bailments; and sales

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance at each class is extremely important and will enhance your learning experience. You are an adult and your are responsible for your actions and level of achievement. Attendance records will be kept.

TARDINESS:

Each student is expected to be in the classroom in his or her seat at the commencement of each class. If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to make certain that your attendance is properly recorded. If you must be away get notes from one of your classmates.

WITHDRAWALS:

Should a student wish to withdraw, it is up to the student to take the appropriate administrative actions to withdraw. The instructor will not execute a withdraw if you stop coming to class.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

Be certain to read and understand this portion of the ACC Student Handbook. Violation of these policies will result in the student receiving a zero on the test or assignment in question.

OFFICE LOCATION AND OFFICE HOURS:

Should a student need to talk with the instructor at another time, such request will be honored at a mutually convenient time. It is the desire of the instructor to meet on a one‑on‑one basis with each student as early as possible in the semester.

CLASS SCHEDULE

January

20 ‑ Course Orientation and Chapter 1

25 ‑ Chapter 1 and 2

27 ‑ Chapters 2

February

01 ‑ Chapter 3 and 4

03 ‑ Chapter 5 and 6

08 – Chapter 7 Review Chapter 1-7

10 ‑ Examination 1 (Chapter 1-7)

15 ‑ Chapters 8

17 ‑ Chapters 9

22 – Chapter 10

24 ‑ Chapters 10 and 11

March

01 ‑ Chapters 12

03 – Chapter 13

08 – Chapter 14 Review Chapters 8-14)

10 ‑ Examination 2 (Chapters 8- 14)

15 SPRING BREAK

17 SPRING BREAK

22 ‑ Chapter 15 and 16

24 – Chapter 16

29 – Chapter 17

31 – Chapter 18

April

05 ‑ Chapter 19

07 – Chapter 20

12 – Chapter 21 and 22

14 ‑ Chapter 22 Review Chapters 15-22

19 ‑ Examination 3 (Chapters 15-22

21 – Chapter 23 and 24

26 – Chapter 25

28 – Chapter 26

29 – Chapter 27

May

03 – Chapter 49

05 – Chapter 49 Review Chapters 23-27 and Chapter 49

10 – Examination 4 (Chapters 23-27 and Chapter 49

12 – Last Class Day