BUSINESS LAW I (BUSI 2301)
Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR:
Jim Christianson
CLASS TIME:
Telephone:
477-3448
Office Hours: Posted each sememster on Blackboard
(or call for apt)
Round Rock Higher
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:
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
Exams 4(exam worth 23%
each) 92%
Attendance & Homework 8%
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.
‑ Course Orientation and Chapter 1
‑ Chapter 1 and 2
– Chapter 2 and 3
– Chapter 3
‑
Chapter 3 and 4
‑
Chapter 5 and 6
–
Chapter 7 Review Chapter 1-7
‑
Examination 1 (Chapter 1-7)
‑
Chapters 8
‑
Chapters 9
–
Chapter 10
‑
Chapters 10 and 11
‑
Chapters 12
–
Chapter 13
–
Chapter 14 Review Chapters 8-14)
‑
Examination 2 (Chapters 8- 14)
‑
Chapter 15 and 16
– Chapter
17
–
Chapter 18
–
Chapter 19
–
Chapter 20
‑
Chapters 21 and 22
‑
Chapter 22 Review Chapters 15-22
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Examination 3 (Chapters 15-22
– Chapter 23 and 24
– Chapter 25
– Chapter 26
– Chapter 27
– Chapter 49 Review Chapters 23-27 and Chapter 49
– Examination 4 (Chapters 23-27 and Chapter 49
– Last Class Day