IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WABASH VALLEY REGION
TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
BUSINESS LAW, BUSN 102-20G
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Center for Information Technology, H208
SPRING 2014
PREREQUISITES:
SCHOOL:
PROGRAM:
CREDIT HOURS:
CONTACT HOURS:
DATE OF REVISION:
EFFECTIVE DATE OF
REVISION:
Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or
earning a grade of “C” or better in ENG 025 Introduction to
College Writing II and ENG 032 Reading Strategies for College II
Business
Business Administration
3
Lecture: 3
Spring, 2005
Fall, 2008
TEXT:
Business Law Today: The Essentials, 10th Ed.
AUTHOR:
Leroy Miller
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Bonnie Bolinger
OFFICE:
Center for Information Technology, Room H222D
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday and Wednesday – 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday – 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Friday – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
I am available via Blackboard IM during my office hours
TELEPHONE:
(812) 298-2341
(800) 377-4882, Ext. 2341
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
bbolinge@ivytech.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Describes the judicial system and the nature and sources of law affecting business. Studies
contracts, sales contracts with emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code Applications,
remedies for breach of contract and tort liabilities. Examines legal aspects of property
ownership, structures of business ownership, and agency relationships.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
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Discuss state and federal judicial systems and jurisdictions.
Identify the sources of laws as applied to business.
Apply appropriate legal principles to contractual obligations.
Understand the parameters of the various business structures.
Apply the laws of agency and debt adjustment to factual situations.
Recognize the obligations and rights of parties to negotiate instruments.
Recognize the rights and obligations of parties as regards personal and real property.
Recognize the rights and obligations of the parties to sales and lease of goods
contracts.
Apply the Uniform Commercial Code to sales contracts and differentiate common law
and Uniform Commercial Code situations.
Understand the application of consumer protection laws.
COURSE CONTENT:
Topical areas of study include –
Law and judicial systems
Sales and lease of goods
Negotiable instruments
Agency and debt adjustment aspects
Applications of legal principles
EXAMS:
Exam 1
Contract law
Uniform Commercial Code Applications
Real and personal property
Legal business organizations
Chapter 1 – The Constitutional Foundations
Chapter 2 – Ethics and Business Decision Making
Chapter 3 – Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 4 – Torts and Cyber Torts
Exam 2
Chapter 5 – Intellectual Property and Internet Law
Chapter 7 – Contracts: Agreement and Consideration
Chapter 8 – Contracts: Capacity, Legality, and Enforceability
Chapter 9 – Contract Performance, Breach, and Remedies
Exam 3
Chapter 10 – Sales and Lease Contracts
Chapter 11 – Performance and Breach in Sales and Lease Contracts
Chapter 12 – Warranties, Product Liability, and Consumer Law
Chapter 13 – Negotiable Instruments
Chapter 15 – Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy
Final
Chapter 17 – Agency
Chapter 18 – Employment Law
Chapter 19 – The Entrepreneur’s Options
Chapter 20 -- Corporations
Chapter 23 -- Personal Property, Bailments, and Insurance
Exams will be “open book” and will consist of multiple choice and essay questions and will be
worth 100 points each. The first three exams will be available on Blackboard and will be
completed in the Testing Center. Students will have a seven day window in which to
complete those exams, but are encouraged to take them as soon as they become available
as new material will continue to be covered during class time. Once the exam window
closes, it will not be reopened for any reason.
The final exam will be worth 100 points and will be taken in class during finals week.
ETHICS PAPER:
This paper is worth 50 points and you must write a minimum of 500 words on the assigned
topic: using information gained during the Holocaust. You will be graded on grammar and
spelling, your knowledge and application of the ethical and social responsibility theories, and
your ability to think critically.
You are required to identify as many ethical issues as you can find and explain why they are
issues. An issue is something that people take different sides on based on their own
personal values. Please keep in mind that it is not your opinion that is critical, but your ability
to see both sides of an issue. This is an exercise in “opening your mind.”
There is more information on this paper and the grading rubric that explains how the paper
will be graded in the Resources area in Blackboard.
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAW PAPER:
This paper is worth 50 points. You must choose a country that you would like to research
and learn more about their employment laws. You will compare and contrast the laws of that
country with those of the United States in a 500 word paper. This exercise will allow you to
see how laws can be very different depending on regions, cultures, and value systems of
different people of the world.
There is more information on this paper and the grading rubric that explains how the paper
will be graded in the Resources area in Blackboard.
TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS:
There are two questions from most of the chapters assigned as homework. The assigned
questions must be answered as completely as possible (explanations for your answers) in
order to receive the full 20 points. There is a grading rubric in the Resources area that
explains how the questions will be graded.
CHAPTER QUIZZES:
There are 10-question quizzes associated with each chapter of the textbook. They consist of
multiple choice questions worth two points each and are housed in the class sessions in
Blackboard. These quizzes will be set for two attempts so that if you should encounter a
technology issue, you will not have to wait for me to reset the quiz. If you successfully
complete the quiz on the first try and wish to try to improve your score, you may use the
second attempt to do so.
“CHECK FOR LEARNING” QUIZZES:
Periodically we will have in-class quizzes to gauge your learning and retention of the subject
matter being discussed. These quizzes will be worth a minimum of 10 points each.
PARTICIPATION:
If you have a meeting scheduled with your boss, a potential customer or an auditor in the
"real" world, non-attendance of that meeting could cost you in a number of ways (i.e. lost
credibility, lost business, etc.). As a future business manager, you are expected to attend this
class and share your thoughts and ideas with your fellow classmates. Each class session will
be worth up to 5 points, depending upon your attention and participation in discussions.
If you decide that this class is not for you, you must fill out a drop/add form, have it signed by
your advisor, and submit the form to the Office of Registration and Records before Saturday,
April 12, 2014
GRADE DETERMINATION:
The following scale will be used in determining grades for this course:
A = 90% - 100% of total points available
B = 80% - 89% of total points available
C = 70% - 79% of total points available
D = 60% - 69% of total points available
F = Less than 60% of total points available
Grades will be posted in the electronic gradebook in Blackboard.
LATE WORK POLICY:
All assignments are due on or before the dates given out in class. When a personal
emergency occurs that makes it impossible to submit a graded assignment on time, a 5%
penalty will be assessed for every day the assignment is late After five days the assignment
will no longer be accepted. “Personal emergencies” include illness, accidents, and family
emergencies.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT APPROVAL
If you wish to withdraw from this course, you are responsible for completing an official
withdrawal form with the registrar. The last day to withdraw from this course is Saturday,
April 12, 2014.
RIGHT OF REVISION
The college reserves the right to change any statements, policies or scheduling as
necessary. Students will be informed promptly of any and all changes.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value
intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate
academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.
Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student
shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed
as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic
dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials
and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work. This includes students who
aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior.
The College therefore views any act of academic dishonesty as a serious offense requiring
disciplinary measures, including failure for the exam or specific coursework, course failure,
suspension, and expulsion from the College. In addition, an act of academic dishonesty may
have unforeseen effects and lead to formal processes outside the College (Student
Handbook).
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must
insure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other
proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Ivy Tech Community
College contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous and do not constitute any violation of
any right of privacy.
ADA STATEMENT:
Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a
documented disability, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services (Jaime Frey,
298-2282.
SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION NOTICE
It is imperative that if you see or hear a threat that you report it immediately. Comments such
as a statement to "get even", a threat to kill or injure someone, or to blow up the building are
examples of threatening or intimidating language. The comment does not need to be made
directly to the potential victim. Individuals who express violent words or behaviors should be
referred to the Dean of Student Affairs or Human Resources after security (“0” from school
phone or 299-1121 and then “0” from cell phone) is notified.
It is also important to note that in the event of any emergency situation you should dial 911
immediately. This includes medical problems with students or employees. Dialing 911 is the
quickest and most effective way to ensure that the person receives appropriate medical
attention.
Any student who believes he/she may need assistance with evacuation in the event of an
emergency situation should notify Jamie Frey at 298-2282 or jfrey@ivytech.edu .
CLASS ETIQUETTE:
The basic rules for the class are: 1) Silence cell phones before class begins, 2) be polite and
mannerly toward the instructor and fellow classmates, 3) use laptop computers for class
related activities only, and 4) do not bring children to class. Also, each student comes into
this class with her/his own ideas, opinions, and values. This diversity can make for
interesting and spirited discussion; however, disagreements should be conducted in a
respectful manner, remembering that everyone is entitled to their own thoughts. When
disagreeing with someone in the class, remember to respond to the subject matter, and not
the person voicing the opinion.
COURSE CALENDAR
WEEK
DUE DATE
ASSIGNMENTS
1
Monday, 1/20
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Assignment – Complete questions 1-3 and 1-7 on
page 32. Complete chapter 1 quiz.
2
Monday, 1/27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Assignment – Complete questions 2-5 and 2-7 on
pages 62-63. Complete chapter 2 quiz.
3
Monday, 2/3
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Assignment – Complete questions 3-2 and 3-5 on
page 97. Complete chapter 3 quiz.
4
Monday, 2/10
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Assignment -- Complete questions 4-1 and 4-5 on
pages 128-129. Complete chapter 4 quiz.
Ethics Paper due
Exam 1 over chapters 1-4 (Exact dates for the run of the exam will be given in class)
5
Monday, 2/17
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Assignment -- Complete questions 5-4 and 5-7 on
pages 157-158. Complete chapter 5 quiz.
6
Monday, 2/24
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Assignment -- Complete questions 7-3 and 7-5 on
page 225. Complete chapter 7 quiz.
7
Monday, 3/3
Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Assignment -- Complete questions 8-7 and 8-8
on page 253. Complete chapter 8 quiz.
8
Monday, 3/17
Chapter 9
Chapter 9 Assignment – Complete questions 9-1 and 9-6
on pages 283. Complete chapter 9 quiz.
Exam 2 over chapters 5, 7-9 (Exact dates for the run of the exam will be given in class)
9
Monday, 3/24
Chapters 10-11
Chapter 10 Assignment – Complete questions 10-5 and 10-7
on page 319. Complete chapter 10 quiz.
Chapter 11 Assignment -- Complete questions 11-5 and 11-6
on page 344. Complete chapter 12 quiz.
10
Monday, 3/31
Chapter 12
Chapter 12 Assignment -- Complete questions 12-4 and 12-5
on page 376. Complete chapter 12 quiz.
11
Monday, 4/7
Chapters 13 and 15
Complete chapter 13 quiz (No assignment)
Chapter 15 Assignment -- Complete questions 15-3 and 15-6
on page 467. Complete chapter 15 quiz.
EXAM 3 over chapters 10-13, 15 (Exact dates for the run of the exam will be given in class)
12
Monday, 4/14
Chapter 17
Chapter 17 Assignment – Complete questions 17-4 and 17-5
on pages 513. Complete chapter 17 quiz.
Last date to withdraw from class with W grade –
Saturday, 4/12/14
13
Monday, 4/21
Chapter 18
Chapter 18 Assignment -- Complete questions 18-1 and 18-3
on page 547. Complete chapter 18 quiz.
14
Monday, 4/28 ,
Chapters 19-20
Chapter 19 Assignment – Complete question 19-3 on pages
570-571.
Chapter 20 Assignment -- Complete question 20-3 on page
607. Complete chapter 19 and 20 quizzes.
International Employment Law Paper due
15
Monday, 5/5
Chapter 23
Chapter 23 Assignment -- Complete questions 23-1 and 23-4
on page 685. Complete chapter 23 quiz.
16
Thursday, 5/8
10:00
Exam 4
*The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of
extenuating circumstances.