Course Description:

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the role of law in society and specifically in business. Areas of study include contracts, personal property, bailments and sales.

Prerequisites: None

Textbooks: Business Law, Principles, Cases and Environment

By: Anderson, et al., Revised ed. UCC.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of this handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance:

1. Attendance is taken each class period.

2. Students are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without

question.

3. The missing of the seventh (7) contact hour elicits a warning to the student that any more

absences may result in the lowering of the final grade by at least one (1) letter grade, and/or

the student will be required to complete an additional assignment(s) for the course of study.

Class Policy For Assignments:

1. Reading assignments should be completed before attendance in class.

2. The instructor will be available for individual or group counseling by appointment upon student request.

3. Any written work or written briefs must be typed (double-spaced) or written in ink on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper.

4. Cases in text will be briefed by students.

5. If for any reason you decide to withdraw from the course, write a letter of explanation to the Registrar so that a “W” and not an “F” will appear on your record.

Course Objectives:

The students in the course will: Gain a solid understanding of legal concepts and principals that they will be able to use in their careers.

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 66 2/3 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 33 1/3 % of grade

Grading Scale:

A: 100-9 A-: 94-90 B+: 89-86 B: 85-82 B-: 81-80 C+: 79-76

C: 75-74 C-: 73-70 D+: 69-66 D: 65-64 D-: 64-60 F: Below 59

Class Assignments

Class Date Topic-Assignment

08/30/99 Introduction – Finding the facts and law

09/02/99 Chapter 1

09/06/99 Labor Day Holiday – No Class

09/09/99 Chapter 2

09/13/99 Chapter 3

09/16/99 Chapter 4

09/20/99 Chapter 5

09/23/99 Chapter 6

09/27/99 Chapter 7

09/30/99 Chapter 8

10/04/99 EXAM I

10/07/99 Chapter 9

10/11/99 Chapter 10

10/14/99 Chapter 11

10/18/99 Chapter 12

10/21/99 Chapter 13

10/25/99 Chapter 14

10/28/99 Chapter 15

11/01/99 Chapter 16

11/04/99 Chapter 17

11/08/99 Chapter 18

11/11/99 EXAM II

11/15/99 Chapter 19

11/18/99 Chapter 20

11/22/99 Chapter 21

11/25/99 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

11/29/99 Chapter 22

12/02/99 Chapter 23

12/06/99 REVIEW & PREVIEW

12/09/99 FINAL EXAM / EXAM SCHEDULE