LAW 2221 TJAD
SPRING 2012
COURSE INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Instructor: Bill Filmore, J.D., LL.M.; Adjunct Instructor
Course Prerequisites: None
Office Hours: Bibb Graves 144B - by appointment only
Telephone: 334-797-9427 Cell, leave message, if no answer
334-684-3697 Geneva Office
Email: bfilmore@troy.edu
Time of Class: 5:00PM – 6:15 PM
Class Location: Bibb Graves 147
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles and
rules of law and equity that apply to business activities. This course provides an overview of law
in general, the American legal system, federal and state court procedure. The course also
includes constitutional law, business ethics, criminal law, contracts, sales and product liability.
The course emphasis is on contract law.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1. Recognize and understand the scope, extent and importance of law
2. Define and differentiate between the various classifications and sources of law
3. Incorporate business ethics to business principles
4. Explain and apply basic constitutional rights conferred to U.S. Citizens
5. Know the functions of the federal and state court systems and their procedures
6. Name, classify, and describe the different types of contracts
7. Identify the elements to a valid contract, breach and remedies afforded, and
8. Develop analytical skills and reasoning power
Text: Smith & Roberson’s Business Law, 15th Edition, Mann & Roberts; hardbound or
paperback (paperback does not include Chpt. 6 which will be provided). YES, YOU WILL
NEED THE BOOK. WE WILL GO RIGHT BY THE BOOK IN CLASS AND FOR
EXAMS. Important to purchase the 15th Edition. Older editions do not have the current cases. If
you use an older edition, you are responsible for obtaining an briefing the correct case assigned.
Current cases will not be provided by the instructor.
Other Materials: Study Guide for above Text and Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2nd Edition. The is
Study Guide is recommended since it is of real value in studying and
preparing yourself for the exams.
Grading Methods:
1. Final grades will be based on point system. All exams, quizzes, homework assignments and
class participation are assigned points and are combined together to get the final grade. More
points you have at the end of the term, the higher the grade.
2. There will be two regular exams and a comprehensive final exam. The two regular exams are
mostly objective (true-false and multiple choice) and some subjective questions. SINCE THIS
IS A CORE BUSINESS COURSE THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE A FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT:
Formative Assessment Guidelines Specifically for LAW 2221
The formative assessment is the final exam for LAW 2221.
The formative assessment requires a live proctor.
Notes, books, etc. are not allowed on the formative assessment.
The formative assessment must be 30% of the total points for the course.
The formative assessment will be 2 hours in length and must be completed in on
attempt.
The formative assessment will be 100 questions.
The formative assessment is comprehensive and contains multiple choice questions
covering all student learning objectives from LAW 2221.
3. Final grade distribution:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Homework: - Assignments will be taken up for a grade. To be considered on time they must be
handed in by the end of class. If not handed in on day of class or e-mailed on class day, you will
not get full credit.
- Assignments must be typed.
Quizzes: - Will not be announced. Be at beginning or end of class. No make up for quizzes.
Important to be in class.
Class Participation: - The teaching approach will be classroom lecture covering chapter
material and cases. Class participation, questions and discussion is strongly encouraged. Grade
points will be awarded for class participation. It is very important for students to read the chapter
material and assigned cases before coming to class. From time to time students will be called on
to present case briefs (homework) and discuss cases under the Socratic method.
Attendance & Class Roll: - Due to the complexity of the subject matter and the fact that the
material is cumulative in nature, attendance is mandatory. Class roll will be taken at the
beginning of each class. If a list is passed around to sign for class attendance, you may not sign
someone else’s name for them. Attendance is part of your class participation grade. Excused
absences will follow University policy. Please do not be tardy as it is disruptive to the class.
Class Administration: - Cell phones are to be turned off during class. No texting, no use at all
during class. If cell phones ring during class they will be confiscated until the end of the class.
- No electronic devices used during exams.
- Tape recording of class is prohibited.
Blackboard/Email: - Check Blackboard and your Email daily for any assignments or important
announcements relative to class.
Additional Services: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Any student whose
disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special
needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Students who have
or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, contact
the Office of Adaptive Needs Program (215 Adams Center), or call 670- 3220/3221. Various
accommodations are available through the Adaptive Needs Program. The faculty in the School of
Business makes every effort to accommodate unique and special needs of students with respect
to speech, hearing, vision, seating, or other possible disabling conditions. Please notify the
instructor as soon as possible of requested accommodations or ways to help.
Vision Statement & Mission Statement of the Sorrell College of Business
Sorrell College of Business will be the first choice for higher business education students in their
quest to succeed in a dynamic and global economy. Sorrell College of Business will create the
model for 21st century business education and community service.
MISSION STATEMENT
Through operations that span the State of Alabama, the United States, and the world, Sorrell
College of Business equips our students with the knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies to
become organizational, and community leaders who make a difference in the global village and
global economy. Through this endeavor, we serve students, employers, faculty, and Troy
University at large as well as the local and global communities.