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Jackson State University

Department of Business Administration

GB 302-80 – Business Law Syllabus

Summer 2019 (Second Session)

Credit Hours: 3

Instructor Information

Instructor

Name: Saundra Thompson McFarland, J.D.

Office

Location: Room

Office Hours: By Appointment only

Phone: 601-979-1088

Email: Blackboard Mail tool (Responses to email will be

provided within 24-48 hours during weekdays.)

Course Description This course is an in-depth review of the law of contracts, i.e., formation,

operation, discharge, and legal and equitable remedies. It examines Articles 2, 3, 4 and 9 of the

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Sales Contracts, Negotiable Instruments, Bank/Customer

Relations and Electronic Funds Transfers. It also covers a review of individual and business

organizations bankruptcy relief.

Course Prerequisites

GB 201 – Introduction to Legal Aspects of Business

Course Objectives

Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

 Identify the elements of a legally binding contract and describe the nature of each

element;

 Discuss the obligations of parties to a contract, enforceability of agreements and remedies

for breach;

 Recognize business relationships and their limits by comparing and contrasting the laws

of partnerships and corporations;

 Analyze the new and growing areas of laws limiting and balancing the rights of business

and the rights of society;

 Apply legal and ethical principles to problem situations in both business and consumer

settings.

Required Texts

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related links are included in your purchase/enrollment of this course.

 Other Reading or Required Materials

o Other materials will be provided by the instructor throughout the semester.

Other Requirements

● Complete the registration for the JSUOnline Student

Orientation, if this is your first distance learning course at

JSU.

● Complete the Verification Syllabus Receipt Form.

System Requirements

To have a successful experience in Jackson State University's online courses, the following is the

minimum computer configuration needed:

Computer Hardware Recommendations

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o 1 G of free disk space recommended

 Internet Connection o Broadband/High Speed (Recommended)

o 56 K modem or higher

Browser Compatibility

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and working in Blackboard so that information and course tools display correctly. Use

these tables to ensure your current browser is compatible.

The following tables highlight the new platform and browser configurations tested for SP 11

using the following support terms:

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 Compatible: Fully supported technology with minimal level of testing before release.

 Unsupported: Unsupported technology because it is either impossible or not tested.

 Provisional: (Client Technologies ONLY) future technologies considered supported by

Blackboard Support.

Microsoft Windows

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Internet

Explorer 10

Internet

Explorer 9

Internet

Explorer 8

Firefox

(Final

Release

Channel)2

Chrome

(Stable

Channel)3

Windows

XP (32-

bit)

Unsupported

Microsoft

Unsupported

Microsoft

Compatible Compatible Compatible

Windows

Vista

(32-bit)

Unsupported

Microsoft Certified Compatible Certified Compatible

Windows

Vista

(64-bit)

Unsupported

Microsoft

Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible

Windows

7 (32-bit) Provisional Certified Compatible Certified Certified

Windows

7 (64-bit) Provisional Certified Compatible Certified Certified

Windows

8 (32-bit) Compatible

Unsupported

Microsoft

Unsupported

Microsoft Certified Certified

Windows

8 (64-bit) Certified

Unsupported

Microsoft

Unsupported

Microsoft Certified Certified

Apple Mac OS

Safari 6.0.1 Safari

5.1 Safari 5.0 Safari 4.0

Firefox4

(Final

Release

Channel)2

Chrome

(Stable

Channel)3

Mac

OSX

10.6

Unsupported

by Apple Certified Certified Compatible Certified Certified3

Mac

OSX

10.7

Certified

(10.7.5) Certified

Unsupported

by Apple Unsupported Certified Certified3

Mac

OSX

10.8

Certified

(10.8.2) Certified

Unsupported

by Apple Unsupported Certified Certified3

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stable. This channel is updated roughly every six weeks. More information is available

at http://blog.mozilla.com/blog/2011/04/13/new-channels-for-firefox-rapid-releases/.

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stable as the name implies. This channel is updated roughly every 2-3 weeks for minor releases

and 6 weeks for major releases. More information is available at www.chromium.org.

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Java applets – this will result in the loss of some Learn capabilities such as the Math Editor due

to the incompatibilities between Chrome and Java 7. At the time of release of SP10/11 Chrome

was tested for the ability to render Learn pages pertinent to the core functionality of Learn and as

such Chrome was certified. Note that the Math Editor provided in 9.1 SP12 is delivered via

JavaScript and is not impacted by the Java 7/Chrome incompatibility.

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Learn.

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connect to the Internet, download and install a certified or compatible browser listed in

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then open the other browser to access Blackboard.

 Turn off pop-up blockers when using Blackboard, or provide an exception for your

institution's Blackboard Web site (URL). Often, you will have two pop-up blockers: one

within your browser and one within a search toolbar like Google or Yahoo.

 JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled on any browser.

 Be sure to review the recommended plug-in information below and download as

appropriate.

Browser Plug-Ins

It is recommended that you have a high-speed Internet connection and the following free

multimedia plug-ins:

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choose the appropriate plug-in for your computer and to begin the download and install

process. A new browser window will open.

You must have speakers installed and working properly on your computer before beginning the

course. (Delete, if students do not need speakers.)

You will need access to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Excel to complete assignments. If you

do not have access to the Microsoft Office applications, you may download the Open Office

Freeware, an open productivity suite. You will be able to complete your assignments using this

freeware and save your files with Microsoft Office file extensions. (Remove the application

above in which students are not required to use (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, or Excel.)

Minimum Student Technical Skills

Participation in a distance learning course requires some basic knowledge of computer

technology. You should be able to:

 Navigate and use Blackboard (see Blackboard Student Orientation, if you need

assistance).

 Understand basic computer usage, including keyboard, mouse, CD drive, and printer.

 Access the Internet via DSL, cable modem, or a network interface.

 Use the computer operating system (Windows/Mac OS) to:

1. Create folders. 2. Find, copy, move, rename, and delete files. 3. Launch, run, and switch between software applications.

 Use a word processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word) to (see Microsoft Office 2007,

2010, 2011, or 2013 tutorials, if you need assistance):

1. Create, format, edit, spell check, save, print, and retrieve a document. 2. Cut, copy, and paste information within and between documents. 3. Save a word processing document in text or rtf format.

 Use a Web browser to:

1. Open, print, and/or save Web pages to a local or removable storage drive. 2. Open and save Adobe Acrobat files (PDF files). 3. Create, maintain, and manage a list of Web pages (Favorites/Bookmarks). 4. Use a search engine's basic features to find information on the Web.

 Download and install programs from remote servers.

 Use email to:

1. Send, receive, store, and retrieve messages. 2. Send, receive, and open file attachments.

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Technical Support

To obtain assistance with technical issues (removing pop-up blockers, opening pages or quizzes,

etc.) or if you are unable to see the course content or have other questions regarding the course

itself, please visit the JSUOnline Website or call the Blackboard Help Desk at either 601-979-

0245, 1-844-JSU-LIVE (1-844-578-5483) or access the online support portal

at http://bbcrm. edusupportcenter.com/ics/ support/default.asp?deptID= 8657.

Course Schedule

See the Course Schedule for a list of module topics, assignments, and due dates. Please refer to

the JSU Academic Calendar for other important due dates.

Course Schedule

See the Course Schedule for a list of module topics, assignments, and due dates. Please refer to

the JSU Academic Calendar for other important due dates.

**All assignments, quizzes, exams, etc, are due on or before the last day for this course, August

1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

Week Topic Readings Assignments Open Date

1 Course

Overview

Syllabus,

Welcome

Syllabus, Welcome

Module 1/

Nature and

Terminology

Module 2/

Agreement in

Traditional

and E -

Contracts

Read

Chapter 11

Nature and

Terminolog

Read

Chapter 12

July 1

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Agreement

Traditional

and E-

Contracts

p. 240-259

Module 3/

Consideration

QUIZ

Read

Chapter 13

Considerati

P260 – 272

See Module –

Chapter 13

July 1

Module 4/

Capacity and

Legality

Read

Chapter 14

–

Capacity

and

Legality

P 273 - 289

Worksheet –

Contractual

Capacity

Apply – Brief

Hypothetical

Scenarios Chapter

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprint -

Capacity

p. 287 Issue Spotters

–Nos. 1 and 2 p.

288 Business

Scenarios – 14-2

Capacity p. 289

Business Case

July 8

Problems – 14-8

Minors

EXAM 1 – CHAPTERS 12, 13,AND 14

*** AVAILALE JULY 8***

Module 5/

Mistakes,

Fraud, and

Voluntary

Consent

Read

Chapter 15

–

Mistakes,

Fraud, and

Voluntary

Consent

Worksheet –

Mistakes

Worksheet –

Fraudulent

Misrepresentation

Worksheet – Undue

Influence, Duress,

Adhesion Contracts

and

Unconscionability

Apply – Brief

Hypothetical

Scenarios Chapter

p. 302-303 Business

Scenarios – 15-1, 15-

2, 15-3 p. 303

July 8

Module 6/

The Writing

Requirement

and

Electronic

Records

Read

Chapter 16

–

The

Writing

Requireme

nt and

Electronic

Records

p. 305 –

318

Worksheet –

Contracts and the

Writing

Requirement

Worksheet –

Exceptions to and

Sufficiency of the

Writing 

Apply: Brief

Hypothetical

Scenarios Chapter

Analyze – Case

Problem Blueprint –

Sufficiency of the

Writing

p. 317 Business Case

Problems 16-3 AND

16-6

July 15

EXAM 2 – CHAPTERS 14, 15 AND 16

** AVALIABLE July 15 **

Module 7/

Third Party

Rights

Read

Chapter 17

–

Third

Party

Rights

p. 319 - 332

Apply: Brief

Hypothetical

Scenarios Chapter

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprints

– Assignment

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprints

– Assignment

p. 330-331 Business

Scenarios 17-1 AND

17-2

p. 331 Business Case

Problems 17-5

July 15

Module 8/

Read

Chapter 19

–

Worksheet –

Damages

July 22

Breach of

Contract and

Remedies

Breach of

Contract

and

Remedies

p. 348 –

363

Worksheet –

Equitable Remedies

Apply: Brief

Hypothetical

Scenarios Chapter

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprints

– Damages

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprints

– Breach and

Remedies

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprint –

Damages

Analyze: Case

Problem Blueprint –

Breach and

Remedies 

EXAM 3 – CHAPTERS 17 AND 19

** AVALIABLE JULY 29 **

*Schedule may be revised if necessary. Students will be notified if this is the case.

Course Presentation

This course is organized into 8 learning modules; each module contains assigned readings from

the textbook and may contain a quiz, an assignment, and/or an activity. The modules presented

on a 1-2 week basis. The module pages include information about all of the materials and

assignments for that module. Each module may include multimedia lectures, readings,

discussions, assignments, and/or assessments.

Course Policies and Procedures

1. Threaded Discussions. A Discussion Board is available in Blackboard. You will be able to ask questions about course content and share information with each other. A classmate

may be able to answer a question about content more quickly than your instructor. In

addition, posting content questions in the Discussion Board will allow everyone to view

the answers to frequently asked questions. The instructor monitors the Discussion Board

with the intention of providing responses every workday when deemed

necessary. Discussion created as assignments deem required contributions to the

discussion board. Students are expected to post responses to module questions and peers'

postings on a regular basis.

Utilize the discussion rubric as it will be used in evaluating your discussion board

postings. Discussion board postings should be of quality rather than quantity. For

example, a response that basically says “I agree” with no additional information or

documentation will earn 0 points; responses that possess a higher standard of quality will

be graded accordingly.

2. Class Communication. Common procedural or curricular questions that arise each semester are answered on the syllabus. For correspondence to the professor, students are

required to use only the Mail tool, which is located on the Course Tools menu in

Blackboard, upon logging into the course. The discussion board has several threads

available for communicating. Each student is required to participate in the Introduction

forum to introduce oneself to the course. A thread is also available for Frequently Asked

Questions. Please use this thread to ask questions regarding the syllabus, assignments,

exams, etc. The questions and answers can be shared with the entire class. If you have

personal concerns, please use the Mail View the Blackboard Tutor link on the course

homepage for assistance using the mail or discussion board tools.

3. Course E-Mail. Unless otherwise noted, you should only contact your instructor using the Mail feature in Blackboard. Common procedural or curricular questions that arise

each semester are answered on the syllabus. If you are unable to find the answers you

need, you may contact the instructor via the Blackboard MailIf needed, view the

Blackboard Tutorials for assistance using the Mail tool. Be sure to follow the course

netiquette rules mentioned above when composing emails.

4. Late Assignments. It is imperative that you keep up with the pace of the class as requests for deadline extensions are not viewed favorably by the professor and, in most instances,

are denied.

Netiquette

Student to Student Etiquette. There are course expectations concerning etiquette or how we

should treat each other online. It is very important that we consider the following values during

online discussions and when emailing fellow students:

 Each student’s viewpoint is valued as an opinion. When responding to a person during

the online discussions, be sure to state an opposing opinion in a diplomatic way.

 When discussing topics, be sure to be discreet on how you discuss children, teachers, and

colleagues. Do not use names of people or names of facilities.

Student to Instructor Etiquette. In addition to the above values, I expect that each student will

submit completed assignments in a timely manner.

Instructor to Student Etiquette. Students can expect that the instructor will also follow the

values listed above by checking and responding to emails and grading assignments in a timely

manner.

Method of Student Evaluation (This section should identify

acceptable performance for each student activity)

Assignment Grade

Percentage

1 Assignments/ Quizzes 40%

3 Exams 60%

Total 100 %

Grading Scale (or enter preferred grading scale)

90-100 % = A

80-89 % = B

70-79 % = C

60-69 % = D

0-59 % = F

Online Grading Rubrics (Consider using rubrics for the

evaluation of written assignments, case studies, discussions,

group work, etc.)

Sample Rubrics:

Essay Rubric

Criteria/Performa

nce Indicators

Superior

Above

Average

Below

Average

Poor

Idea Development

Clear purpose or

thesis; Coherent

intro;

Appropriate

voice and tone;

Audience

awareness;

Proper

format/genre;

Understands

assignment;

Cogent

conclusion

Generally

follows

criteria for

superior

performance

with minor

clarity or

development

issues

Tentative,

inconsistent

or incomplete

performance;

Limited

understanding

assignment;

Underdevelop

conclusion.

Limited or

undefined

purpose or

thesis;

Disorganized;

Limited

understanding

assignment;

Undeveloped

conclusion

Does not

performance

criteria and

exhibits no

understandin

g of

assignment

Organization

Effective

paragraph-level

and sentence

transitions;

Strong topic

sentences; Clear,

strategic choice

Occasional

need for

better

transition

between

paragraphs

or sentences.

Limited

organizationa

l strategy;

Transitions

between

paragraphs

and/or

Paragraphs

out of order

or poorly

placed; Topic

sentences

problematic;

Transitions

Essay has no

clear

organizationa

l strategy;

Paragraphs

and

of paragraph

order

sentences

sometimes

unclear or

awkward

unclear or

ineffective

sentences

inconsistent

Support or

Evidence

Superior support

for central idea;

Specific and

original details;

Organic sense of

completion.

Central idea

well

explained

and

developed.

Effective

method of

building,

explaining,

and

defending

central

points.

Support of

central idea

satisfactory

but

predictable;

Consistent

hypothesis

but falls short

of full

possibilities

Central idea

underdevelop

ed; No clear

structure of

support for

argument;

Does not

consistently

establish

claims

Fails to

construct

logical or

sufficient

support for

thesis.

Formatting

Perfect

formatting; Near-

flawless

documentation of

source material

within the essay.

Minor,

occasional

formatting

problems;

Minor errors

documentati

on.

One major

formatting

problem;

Sources not

introduced or

cited.

More than

one major

formatting

problem;

Most sources

not

introduced or

cited;

Documentatio

n is

problematic

Almost no

attention to

formatting;

Documentati

on absent or

unrecognizab

le.

Word Choice/

Mechanics

Consistent and

correct use of

standard edited

English,

mechanics, and

spelling; Varied

vocabulary/sente

nce structure; No

wordy and/or

awkward

structures or

major

mechanical

errors

Only a few

grammaticall

problematic,

awkward, or

wordy

sentences.

Consistent

problems

with editing,

awkward

structures

and/or

wordiness

Frequent

deviations

from standard

usage,

mechanics,

spelling, and

inadequate

vocabulary;

Awkward

sentences

Sentences are

awkward,

wordy,

and/or

grammaticall

y incorrect

such that

reader

comprehensi

on is

impeded or

prohibited.

Discussion Rubric

Distinguished

Proficient

Limited

Unsatisfactory

Promptness

and

Consistently

responds

Responds to

most

Responds to

most

Does not

respond to

Initiative

to postings in

less than 24

hours;

demonstrates

good self-

initiative

postings

within a 24

hour period;

requires

occasional

prompting to

post

postings

several days

after initial

discussion;

limited

initiative

most postings;

rarely

participates

freely

Delivery of

Post

Consistently

uses

grammatically

correct posts

with rare

misspellings

Few

grammatical

or spelling

errors are

noted in posts

Errors in

spelling and

grammar

evidenced in

several posts

Utilizes poor

spelling and

grammar in

most posts;

posts appear

"hasty"

Relevance of

Post

Consistently

posts topics

related to

discussion

topic; cites

additional

references