Syllabus Business Law I Spring 2001

Business Law I

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The following information is found on the myaacc website.
Every student has access to this site.
Once you have accessed the website click on student services.
It is the responsibility of each student to review the information on this website.
Every student is required to read the highlighted policies.

	College Policies Services for Students with Disabilities
	Student Services Academic Integrity Classroom Behavior and Decorum Drug & Alcohol Student Complaint Procedure Class Attendance and Visitors Computer/email Usage Spirit of Community Student Conduct Code

The purpose of a syllabus is to inform students about the course requirements, college policies, and faculty expectations for the course. Therefore, it is expected that students will consult the syllabus frequently. Should a student have a question regarding the course, its requirements, due dates, and instructor policies the answer can be found in the syllabus. If you cannot find the answer in the syllabus please consult the instructor.
PLEASE READ THE SYLLABUS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY.

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Darlene Mallick J.D., LL.M.

See Instructor Website for more information.

ola4.aacc.edu/damallick

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Course Title:	Business Law I
Course Number:	BPA 253 or LGS 253
Course URL:	ola4.aacc.edu/damallick
Semester:	Fall 2004
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Textbook:	Fundamentals of Business Law, 6th ed. Miller and Jentz West Educational Publishing Company, 2004
Workbook:	Study Guide to Accompany Fundamentals of Business Law Hollowell and Miller West Educational Publishing Company, 2004
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	To acquaint students with the legal system that governs them and to make them aware of its impact on relationships among individuals, business and governments.
	To provide students with a basic understanding of specific legal rights and responsibilities that arise in the relationships, and to familiarize them with where the law comes from, how it is applies, and how it can be changed.
	To strengthen students' analytical abilities in problem-solving by exploring the legal consequences of business and consumer decisions.
	To increase students' interest in ongoing developments in the law by examining current events germane to the subject areas covered in the course.
	To meet the instructional requirements of candidates for licensing as Certified Accountants and of students in particular College Curriculums, such as Paralegal studies.

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	The student will be able to analyze a hypothetical fact situation and identify the basic legal issues involved.
	The student will be able to support his/her conclusions regarding the probable outcome of these legal issues by presenting logical arguments based on relevant principles of law.
	The student will have a general knowledge of the procedures for resolving legal disputes.
	The student will learn to use legal terminology common to the subject areas covered in the course.

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Read each chapter in advance of the class for which it is assigned.

Take notes and review all notes back to the last exam prior to each class.

Click icon for weekly reading assignment.

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General Information

I generally do not take daily attendance. However, a student will not be able to pass the quizzes, tests, Final Examination, and course if he/she is not present. It is expected that students will be present and will be on time. If there is a reason why a student will be consistently late please see me so that we can work out an arrangement whereby you will have a seat near the door so as to not interrupt the other students. I do make notes after each class regarding attendance. Once I know a student's name I will realize when he/she is not there. I reserve the right to add up to 25 points to a student grade for attendance.

Missing Quizzes

There are three types of Quizzes:
Announced Quizzes (25 - 50 Points) - On schedule.
These are mini-tests. If a student misses an announced quiz there is no make-up. The student may do extra credit to make-up the points.
Unannounced Quizzes
If a student is absent for more than one (1) quiz he/she will receive a zero (0) for each additional quiz missed. There are no make-up quizzes. I drop one (1) quiz grade before computing the quiz average. Therefore, one (1) missed quiz will not effect a student's grade.
Take-Home Quizzes
These quizzes will be hyper linked each day after class. There is no excuse for missing a Take-home Quiz. The answer can be emailed, Faxed or Snail mailed. If I give out a quiz in class it is due in the next class and it can be accessed through the quizzes button on the syllabus.
See instructions.

Missing Tests

If a student is absent for a test he/she will get a zero. There are NO make-up tests. I drop one (1) 100 point grade before computing the average. Therefore, one (1) missed test will not effect a student's grade (assuming he/she has completed ALL of the other assignments).

Missing Final Examination

If a student misses the Final Examination he/she will receive a Zero (0) for Final Examination. A student has one (1) opportunity to take the final. That is the one scheduled for his/her class.

Missing Handouts

Handouts (including extra credit) given in class will only be brought to class one (1) time. If you are absent please DO NOT ask me for handouts in the next class.
I will not have them with me.

	Make sure you know one (1) or two (2) people in the class so that you can pick up the handouts for each other when one (1) of you misses the class
	Visit my office in the Florestano Building Room 106 or AMIL 207during scheduled office hours to pick up a copy of the missed handout.
	Visit this Website to see if the handout has been posted.*

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I generally do not give a grade for class participation. However, I reserve the right to add up to 25 points to a students grade for participation. I do make notes after class regarding attendance and student involvement. Realize that merely speaking up in class is not participation. The discussion must be relevant to the class and reflect that the student has read the assigned material.

Students are expected not to carryon conversations during the class. It is disruptive to the instructor and fellow students who are trying to learn the class material.

When a fellow student is speaking it is common courtesy to listen to that person and then to follow up (where desired) with your own comments. Please extend your fellow students this courtesy. You may learn something useful.

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Quizzes when returned will only be brought to class one (1) time. If you are absent when a quiz is returned come to my office during office hours to pick it up tests. DO NOT ask me for the test in the next class. I will not have it with me. I cannot give a student quiz to anyone other than the student unless I have written permission.

Tests when returned will only be brought to class one (1) time. If you are absent when a test is returned come to my office during office hours to pick it up tests. DO NOT ask me for the test in the next class. I will not have it with me. I cannot give a student test to anyone other than the student unless I have written permission.

Extra Credit when returned will only be brought to class one (1) time. If you are absent when an Extra Credit assignment is returned come to my office during office hours to pick it up tests. DO NOT ask me for it in the next class. I will not have it with me. I cannot give a student work to anyone other than the student unless I have written permission.

Research One when returned will only be brought to class one (1) time. If you are absent when Research One is returned come to my office during office hours to pick it up. DO NOT ask me for Research One in the next class. I will not have it with me.

The Final Examination and all papers not otherwise returned will be retained for thirty (30) days into the next semester. You may pick them up during my office hours for that semester. I cannot give student papers to anyone other than the student unless I have written permission.
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I feel very strongly about the importance of academic honesty.
The official school policy on academic honesty will be adhered to strictly.
Please read and sign a copy of the College policy.
You will be asked to sign a statement saying that you have read the policy. NO papers will be graded until a student signs the policy.

Cheating will not be tolerated either by myself, or by the College. It is unfair to your fellow classmates who have honestly completed the coursework, and it is unfair to you. When you cheat, you miss out on true learning.

If it is determined that you have cheated on an assignment or test, the instructor may take one of three actions presented here:

	Failing the student for the individual assignment or test;
	Failing the student as well for the full semester;
	Bringing disciplinary charges against the student.

Please do not cheat.

Cheating will result in an F for the course.

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A student may audit the class. The requirements will be the same as if the student was taking the class for credit. However, he/she will be under no obligation to meet those requirements. See the college catalog for a description of auditing a class.

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Same requirements as credit, but graded on "pass/fail" basis. Must earn "C" to receive certificate.

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THE FINAL GRADE WILL BE COMPUTED AS FOLLOWS:
Assignments		Possible Points	Evaluation Criteria
Tests	=	200 points	A =720 - up
Quizzes	=	400 points	B =640 - 719
Research	=	100 points	C =560 - 659
Final Examination	=	200 points	D =480 - 559
Extra Credit	=	100 points	F = Under 480
Total Possible Points		900 points
Since the Extra Credit is optional and I will drop a 100 point grade the Final Grade is based on a maximum of 800 points.
I will drop the lowest 100 point grade.
Everyone MUST take the Final Examination.

I reserve the right to add up to 25 points to a student grade for attendance.
I reserve the right to add up to 25 points to a students grade for participation.

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