TENTATIVE COURSE SYLLABUS
BUSINESS LAW II – MGMT 332
Fall 2009
Courtney N. Hayes, J.D., L.L.M.
(417) 693-9917 (home/cell)
(417) 520-2648 (work) hayesc@evangel.edu chayes@AGFinancial.org
I.
REQUIRED TEXT : Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts, Essentials of
Business Law and the Legal Environment, West Publishing Company (Ninth
Edition, 2007).
II.
CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION : The presentation of the material in this course will be primarily by lecture and discussion of assigned readings as well as relevant case studies and current events in business law. Students are expected to read the text and review the questions and problems at the end of each chapter of the textbook and be prepared to discuss such issues raised in class whether such constitutes a homework assignment or not.
III.
ATTENDANCE : If according to the instructor’s grade book a student exceeds the twenty-five percent (25%) grace amount of absences in accordance with Evangel University rules, that student will be dropped from the course with a W/F designation. Additionally, for every three (3) tardies incurred, a student will have one (1) absence.
IV.
GRADING SCALE : The grading scale for the course is as follows:
A 95-100 percent
A- 90-94 percent
B+ 87-89 percent
B 83-87 percent
B- 80-82 percent
C+ 77-79 percent
C 73-76 percent
C- 70-72 percent
D+ 67-69 percent
D 63-66 percent
D- 60-62 percent
F Below 60 percent
V.
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES : Learners survey laws regulating business activities, principals governing contracts, negotiable instruments and sales including research of laws applicable to their work

environment. The following performance objectives are provided as a focus for learning in the Legal Environment of Business course. You may wish to further refine or expand upon them for personal growth or work responsibilities. If so, please discuss your personal needs with the instructor.
VI.
STUDY SKILLS : The study of law is somewhat different from the study of other social sciences. Not only must you know a rule of law and the source of that law, but you must also know how to apply it. Sometimes students need to know more that one rule because there may be a majority rule of law and slightly different minority rule of law. This is because much of business law is based on state law. Sometimes that law is state common law; sometimes that law is state statutory law. In either case, there are many states and the law differs from state to state. There are also general rules of law that are mentioned in the text. However, law is complex and for every general rule, there are frequently exceptions.
VII.
COURSE EXAMS : To prepare for law exams, you must learn both the rule
(or rules) of law and the application of those rules. You should take an orderly, systematic approach to both your studying for and taking of the exam.
In taking law exams, issue identification is essential. The best way to recognize issues is by reading the text, including the cases, and then working through the case problems at the end of each chapter. Course Exams can be made up of any or all of the following: True/False; Multiple Choice; Essay and Case Analysis.
VIII.
FINAL EXAM : The Final Exam in this course will be comprehensive. You will not have to take the Final Exam if you meet the following criteria prior to the date of the Final Exam: (1) Grade of 95% or higher, (2) Attendance – have missed no more that 4 class sessions throughout the semester, and (3)
Class Participation (at Professor’s discretion).
In the event the Professor substitutes a Final Project in lieu of a Final
Exam, the above paragraph shall not apply. ALL STUDENTS SHALL
PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL PROJECT, if applicable.
.
IX.
EXTRA CREDIT: Extra Credit is not planned for this course. However, if extra credit assignment should be offered in this course, it will be offered to the entire class and not to any one particular student.
X.
GRACE POINTS: Grace points are additional points (up to 1% of the total points possible in the class) available to each student based on the following requirements: (1) Class Participation (at professor’s discretion); (2)
Assignments turned in on time – no more than one late assignment; and (3)
Attendance – no more than 4 absences during the semester.

XI.
SCHEDULE :
Date
08/27/09
09/01/09
09/03/09
09/08/09
09/10/09
09/15/09
09/17/09
09/22/09
09/24/09
09/29/09
10/01/09
10/06/09
10/08/09
10/13/09
10/15/09
10/20/09
10/22/09
10/27/09
10/29/09
11/03/09
11/05/09
Assignment_______________________________
Introduction to Class
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31 / Phase 1 of Final Project Assigned
Chapter 31 / Spiritual Emphasis Week Project
Volunteer Fair (Student Union 1 st
floor)
Chapter 32 / Business Entities Class Project assigned
Chapters 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Lunch & Learn Alumni Panel (Homecoming)
Review for Mid-Term (Study Guide to be Provided)
Business Entity Project Due
MID-TERM EXAM (Chapters 29-37)
NO CLASS – Fall Break
Chapters 38 & 39
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Courthouse Visit / Phase 2 of Final Project
Chapter 52
Chapters 41 & 42 / Paper / Project Assigned (Ch. 41, 42 & 52)

11/10/09
11/12/09
11/17/09
11/19/09
11/24/09
11/26/09
12/01/09
12/03/09
12/08/09
12/10/09
TBA
Review for Exam / Project Due
Exam (Chapters 38, 39, 41, 42 and 52)
Court Etiquette
In Class Trial Preparation / Court Briefs Due
THANKSGIVING – NO CLASS
In Class Trial Preparation (Groups meet outside of class)
In Class Trial Preparation (Groups meet outside of class)
In Class Trials / Phase 4 of Final Project
STUDY DAY – NO CLASS
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive) / PROJECT (if applicable)
Court Rules and Procedures / Phase 3 of Final Project
** THIS SYLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE **