Master Syllabus BA2293, Business Law I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
This course covers the history of law, the United States legal system, State court systems, court procedures, contracts, agency relationships, and personal and real property. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. KRSN: BUS2030

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. Describe American Law sources, the American court system and processes, and methods of alternative dispute resolution.
  2. Recognize the relevance of ethical and legal considerations when making strategic business decisions.
  3. Differentiate between negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability within tort law.
  4. Identify contract elements and important characteristics of performance and breach.
  5. Define and differentiate the fundamental principles of personal property, real property, and intellectual property.
  6. Describe the nature and function of agency and employment law; and
  7. Define and differentiate the duties and potential liability of various business entities.
Course Outline
  1. General Law History, & Foundation
  2. Traditional & Contemporary Law
  3. Contractual Law
  4. Sales and Leases
  5. Consumer Law
  6. Employment Law
  7. Corporate Law
Instructional Methods

Lecture

Case Problems

Computer Simulations

Group Discussion

Projects in assigned topic areas

Instructional Resources and Materials

Textbook

Teacher prepared handouts

Computer Simulations, Internet Exploration

Whiteboard

Overhead

Films and videos

Business Periodicals

Methods of Assessment

Exams

Student participation

Assigned projects

Quizzes

Assessment of SCCC Outcomes.

Outcome 1. Assessed through assigned reading material and electronic research.

Outcome 2. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.

Outcome 5. Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.

Outcome 6. Assessed through projects using the Internet, PowerPoint presentations and electronically prepared brochures.

Outcome 7. Assessed through student participation in various activities.

Outcome 9. Assessed through classroom projects and simulations that offer cases for decision making and group participation.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.

Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: BUS2030