B 275 Syllabus
Course Description
An introduction to the legal environment in which businesses operate as well as an overview of laws impacting business. Topics covered include ethics, legal procedures, intellectual property, contracts, UCC, bankruptcy, antitrust, employment law, employment discrimination, and business organizations.
You may use the hard copy version or the Kindle version or both. Exams are open-book, so there are some advantages of the search option in the Kindle version. You should be able to get either version for about $10.
Assignments are due on the date shown in the course schedule or posted in ILearn.
No assignment will be accepted late. For a planned absence, work must be completed and turned in before the deadline. To help compensate for emergencies, students are allowed a “mulligan,” which allows two extra days without a reduction in points. Students should notify the instructor before the deadline to exercise the mulligan. The mulligan is not available for changing the day you have chosen for your Initiative project presentation.
Course Objectives
With the successful completion of course requirements, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Describe the basic principles of the U.S. legal system including courts and procedures.
2. Understand and use basic legal terms necessary to confidently converse with legal advisors.
3. Recognize legal issues impacting business in the news.
4. Gain a basic understanding of how lawyers and judges apply case law to current business problems or cases.
5. Develop and demonstrate analytical critical thinking and writing skills in the context of analyzing legal issues.
6. Identify legal issues and problems in a business setting.
7. Identify and state when to involve legal counsel in a business setting.
8. Consider how gospel principles relate to business law concepts.
1. Describe the basic principles of the U.S. legal system including courts and procedures.
2. Understand and use basic legal terms necessary to confidently converse with legal advisors.
3. Recognize legal issues impacting business in the news.
4. Gain a basic understanding of how lawyers and judges apply case law to current business problems or cases.
5. Develop and demonstrate analytical critical thinking and writing skills in the context of analyzing legal issues.
6. Identify legal issues and problems in a business setting.
7. Identify and state when to involve legal counsel in a business setting.
8. Consider how gospel principles relate to business law concepts.
Course Requirements
Text
Barron’s Business Law, Robert J. Emerson, J.D., Sixth Edition, Business Review Books ISBN-13: 978-0-4380-0511-9
You may use the hard copy version or the Kindle version or both. Exams are open-book, so there are some advantages of the search option in the Kindle version. You should be able to get either version for about $10.
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Grading
93-100% = A 80-82% = B- 67-69% = D+
90-92% = A- 77-79% = C+ 63-66% = D
87-89% = B+ 73-76% = C 60-62% = D-
83-86% = B 70-72% = C- <59% = F
“A” represents... extensive evidence of original thinking, skillful use of concepts, and ability to analyze and solve complex problems. Demonstrates diligent application of Learning Model principles, including initiative in serving other students.
“A” represents... extensive evidence of original thinking, skillful use of concepts, and ability to analyze and solve complex problems. Demonstrates diligent application of Learning Model principles, including initiative in serving other students.
Due Dates and Times/Mulligan
Assignments are due on the date shown in the course schedule or posted in ILearn.
No assignment will be accepted late. For a planned absence, work must be completed and turned in before the deadline. To help compensate for emergencies, students are allowed a “mulligan,” which allows two extra days without a reduction in points. Students should notify the instructor before the deadline to exercise the mulligan. The mulligan is not available for changing the day you have chosen for your Initiative project presentation.
Time Commitment
You should expect to spend 2 to 3 hours of work per hour in class. For this class, you should plan on spending at least 6 to 9 hours per week.
Resources
Help Desk
If you have technical difficulties, please contact the Help Desk before contacting the instructor.
Help Desk:
http://www.byui.edu/online/online-support-center (866) 672-2984
If you have technical difficulties, please contact the Help Desk before contacting the instructor.
Help Desk:
http://www.byui.edu/online/online-support-center (866) 672-2984