El Camino College Business Division
Business Law, Law 5
Spring 2016
Section 3720, Units (3)
Classroom MBA 310
Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30am-11:55am.
Start Date January 19, 2016
End Date May 12, 2016
College: (310) 660.3953X 3778
Michael Botello J.D.
Law Office: (310) 316.6244
Campus Office MBA 453
Email: mbotello@elcamino.edu
Office Hours: http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mbotello/
Course Overview for Law 5
The textbook and lectures lead the student through the laws, regulations, and the landmark cases
affecting business.
To be in business is to be in constant interaction with the law. This course is based on the
premise that a working knowledge of the framework of the legal system guides business people
to make informed decisions and helps them to manage more efficiently the risk of legal liability.
The goals of the course are:
To enable the students to recognize the legal issues they may confront in business;
To enable the students to apply a basic legal analysis to the study and solving of such
issues; and,
To communicate successfully with company attorneys and business management
concerning business law issues.
This approach stimulates a respect for and appreciation of our American Legal System.
Grading
Midterm Exam
Homework and on-line quizzes
Final Exam
30%
40%
30%
There will be no make‐up examinations, failure to take an examination will result in a
grade of zero.
MindTap Homework Assignments need to be completed before the due date to obtain credit..
The MindTap ebook and program is required.
The Hardbound Textbook is optional.
MindTap® Business Law, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for
Beatty/Samuelson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, Standard Edition
ISBN-13: 9781305273368
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Online: You can pay online using a credit or debit card, or PayPal.
Bookstore: You may be able to purchase access to MindTap at your bookstore. Check with the
bookstore to find out what they offer for your course.
Free Trial: If you are unable to pay at the start of the semester you may choose to access
MindTap until 11:59 PM on 02/08/2016 during your free trial. After the free trial ends you will
be required to pay for access.
Please note: At the end of the free trial period, your course access will be suspended until your
payment has been made. All your scores and course activity will be saved and will be available
to you after you pay for access.
If you already registered an access code or bought MindTap online, the course key to register for
this course is: MTPP-WC8P-XQ88
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Please Note: the System Check is also accessible in the drop down box next to your name
located in the upper right corner of your MindTap page.
Any student who fails to register at MindTap by 11:59 pm Thursday, January 28, 2016,
will be dropped from the class as a no show student.
WSJ:
Wall Street Journal, print and electronic editions (student subscription rate) are available. The
cost is $15.00 for 15 weeks and includes a smart phone application.
Lectures
Lectures and readings will follow the class outline, but are subject to change. The classroom will
focus on material covered in the textbook, along with discussion of current legal developments
relating to how the law affects the operation of business. Students are expected to read each
assignment in the beginning of the week and be able to identify and discuss the facts, legal issues
and the law of each of the chapters. The classroom will focus on material covered in the
textbook, along with discussion of current developments relating to how the law affects the
operation of business. Students are expected to read each assignment prior to class and be able to
identify and discuss the facts, legal issues and law of each of the cases.
Computer and Internet Access
It is the student’s responsibility to assure that his or her computer has accessibility and
connection to the internet and MindTap.
College Catalog Course Description
This course explores the fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions with an
introduction to the legal process. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts,
agency, criminal law, negotiable instruments, business organizations, and judicial and
administrative processes.
Course Objectives:
Describe the legal and regulatory environment of business.
Differentiate between State and Federal regulations in control of interstate commerce.
Analyze legal issues, compare the law of different states and the conflicts between different
jurisdictions.
Analyze the elements necessary for a contractual relationship and the various types of damages
to be awarded.
Evaluate and analyze the circumstances and factual patterns which are controlled by the UCC.
Distinguish between the different types of commercial paper.
Analyze and distinguish between holder in due course and a holder of paper.
Evaluate and analyze the bank collecting process and the liability and responsibility of banks to
their customers.
Student Learning Outcomes; Law 5, Business Law
SLO #1 Crimes and Torts Differentiate between crimes and torts and evaluate business entity’s
exposure to each respective legal area.
SLO #2 The Legal System Explain the historical development of the law, operation of the court
system and sources of commercial law.
SLO #3 Legal Comprehension Analyze contracts, product liability and commercial paper and
apply to personal and professional legal transactions.
Lectures and readings will follow the class outline, but are subject to change.
Readings and Lectures
1/17
Unit 2: TORTS.
Chapter 8. Intentional Torts and Business Torts.
1/24
Chapter 9. Negligence, Strict Liability, and Product Liability.
1/31
Chapter 1.Introduction to Law.
Chapter 4. Common Law, Statutory Law, and Administrative Law.
2/07
2/14
2/21
Chapter 6. Dispute Resolution.
Class Quiz - online
Chapter 5. Constitutional Law
Chapter 5. Constitutional Law
Chapter 7. Crime.
2/28
Unit 3: CONTRACTS.
Chapter 11. Introduction to Contracts.
Chapter 12. Agreement.
Chapter 13. Consideration.
3/06
Chapter 14. Legality.
Chapter 15. Capacity and Consent.
Chapter 16. Written Contracts.
3/13
3/20
Spring Break
Midterm on campus
Chapter 17. Third Parties.
3/27
Chapter 18. Performance, Breach and Discharge.
Chapter 19. Remedies.
Unit 4: SALES.
Chapter 21. Introduction to Sales.
4/03
4/10
Chapter 22. Ownership, Risk and Warranties.
Chapter 23. Performance and Remedies.
Class Quiz - online
Unit 5: ADDITIONAL CPA TOPICS.
Chapter 25. Creating a Negotiable Instrument.
Chapter 26. Liability for Negotiable Instruments.
4/17
Unit 6: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
Chapter 28. Agency Law.
Unit 7: BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Chapter 32. Partnerships.
4/24
Chapter 31. Starting a Business: LLCs and Other Options.
5/01
Chapter 33. Life and Death of a Corporation.
Chapter 34. Management Duties.
Chapter 35. Shareholder Rights.
5/08 Final on campus
Cheating or Plagiarism
Cheating violates Section I.B.1 of El Camino College’s Board Policy 5138, Standards of Student
Conduct. The full policy may be found on page 27 of the 2009-2010 College Catalog.El Camino
College places a high value on the integrity of its student scholars. When an instructor
determines that there is evidence of dishonesty in any academic work (including, but not limited
to cheating, plagiarism, or theft of exam materials), disciplinary action appropriate to the
misconduct as defined in BP 5500 may be taken. A failing grade on an assignment in which
academic dishonesty has occurred and suspension from class are among the disciplinary actions
for academic dishonesty (AP 5520). Students with any questions about the Academic Honesty or
discipline policies are encouraged to speak with their instructor in advance.
http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/board/boarddocs/5500%20%20Academic%20Honesty.
pdf.
Attendance
Students are reminded that attendance is required! Students are responsible for their college
enrollment. A student who does not officially withdraw from the class will be assigned a grade
of "F" by the registrar. The responsibility to withdraw from the course is that of the student.
Computer and Internet Access
This course is available as a distance education course via the internet. It is the student’s
responsibility to assure that the computer has accessibility and compatibility to etudes and
cengagenow.
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