business law,

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Instructor may make modifications to the original course Syllabus and/or Course Outline at any time. Students shall consult the revised, updated Syllabus and/or Course Outline in Blackboard for the most accurate information.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Mann, R.A. and Roberts, B.S. (2009.) Business Law and the Regulation of Business. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Business Law I is a study of the nature and function of our legal system, courts, and procedures as they relate to business, including the law of contracts and sales.

COURSE OUTCOMES: This course is intended to provide students:

· an overview of the legal concepts and terminology related to business

· an overview of the sources of law affecting business

· an introduction to Constitutional authority, individual rights, elements and terms of contracts, and relationships of buyers and sellers

· an overview of business ethics and social responsibility

· an opportunity to use online financial reports in a managerial finance setting

· an opportunity to practice applying legal concepts to personal and business affairs

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: To help you learn the subject matter of this course, you should:

· regularly log onto Blackboard

· complete the chapter readings

· participate in online discussions

· participate in individual and/or group learning activities

· complete quizzes and mid-term and final examinations

GRADING:

Discussion questions (20 points each set x 8) 160

Six quizzes (40 points each) 240

Mid-term examination (100 points) 100

Final examination (100 points) 100

Total points 600

540 - 600 A

480 - 539 B

420 - 479 C

360 - 419 D

0 - 359 F

Unless prior approval is received from the instructor or extenuating circumstances exist in the instructor's opinion, no late work of any kind will be accepted.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Academic Integrity

Fairmont State values highly the integrity of its student scholars. All students and faculty members are urged to share in the responsibility for removing every situation which might permit or encourage academic dishonesty. Cheating in any form, including plagiarism, must be considered a matter of the gravest concern. Cheating is defined here as:

· the obtaining of information during an examination;

· the unauthorized use of books, notes, or other sources of information prior to or during an examination;

· the removal of faculty examination materials;

· the alteration of documents or records; or

· actions identifiable as occurring with the intent to defraud or use under false pretense.

Plagiarism is defined here as the submission of the ideas, words (written or oral), or artistic productions of another, falsely represented as one's original effort or without giving due credit. Students and faculty should examine proper citation forms to avoid inadvertent plagiarism.

Assessments, Surveys, and Course Evaluations

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College value students’ opinions. Your participation in special assessments, surveys and course evaluations assists us in improving the services of the institution and the effectiveness of classroom instruction. These are to be viewed as course requirements and completed to the best of your ability and with full attention.

Attendance

Students are expected to regularly attend the class and laboratory session of courses in which they are registered.  Regular attendance is necessary for the successful completion of a course of study and is an integral part of a student's educational experience.  Of course, this is an online class. Regularly checking Blackboard (once or more a day) is necessary.

Classroom Etiquette and Conduct

The School of Business expects students to behave in a professional manner in the classroom and in its online environment. Students are expected to refrain from behavior that a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering with the conduct of a class. On the other hand, students are encouraged to properly express their views and opinions in class and respectful disagreement with the instructor or other students is not in itself "disruptive behavior." Please be civil and respectful to one another in Blackboard chat rooms and online discussions of class material. Students who are disrupting the class will be warned that they are behaving inappropriately and, if the conduct continues, they may be asked to leave the class.

Social Justice

Students have the right to expect that faculty will be available, provide timely responses, and that faculty will not harass or humiliate or in any sense "put students down" as they participate in class or ask or answer questions. Students also have the right to ask any appropriate questions of faculty to assist student understanding of the materials and to question any comments or answers instructors may offer, all without fear of harassment or retaliation. Finally, students have the right to expect that faculty will not discriminate against any student on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or political beliefs--or any other basis. Faculty would appreciate the same courtesies from students.

Tutoring

Peer tutoring is available to all Fairmont State students on the main Fairmont campus and at the Caperton Center. On the main campus, tutoring is available through the Tutoring Office located in Jaynes Hall 207. Students at the Caperton Center should see the front desk for help. Tutoring is provided for many classes by department-approved upper class students. Sessions are arranged to accommodate both the student and the tutor. Additionally, the Tutoring Office has drop-in hours for English and Math posted during which tutors are readily available. Furthermore, the Tutoring Center offers Supplemental Instruction for traditionally difficult courses available to all students. To request a tutor, please complete a Tutor Request Form and return it to the Tutoring Office.

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