Syll Busi 201 5096 Su19 Johnson

Harrisburg Area Community College
Business Law 1, BUSI 201

COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Robert K. Johnson, Esq. SUBJ & NUM: BUSI-201

Office Location: Virtual Campus Course Title: Business Law I
Office Hours: by Email at anytime; Term & Year: Summer 2
2019
and by Telephone Appointment Credit Hours: 3 : 3 : 0
Also, you may text anytime CRN: 5096
Office Telephone No.: (317) 506-7348 Class Meeting Time(s) – on D2L
Email Address: rkjohnso@hacc.edu *All Emails will be answered within
2 business days (as per AP 772)*
Delayed Opening: Since our class is entirely online, it generally will not be affected by weather
delays. You are expected to complete work on time regardless of whether HACC on-campus
classes are delayed or cancelled. In the rare event that you are personally affected by weather
(such as a prolonged power outage), you must inform the Instructor before any deadline is
missed for time to be extended.
Catalog Description:
Introduces students to the principles of law that apply to businesses operating within the United
States legal system. This course emphasizes contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code.
This course also addresses constitutional law, the courts and alternative dispute resolution, ethics
and social responsibility, tort law, intellectual property, internet law, social media and privacy,
and criminal law.
Prerequisite Course(s): None
Text(s) Required: Business Law Today Standard & Summarized Cases (11th) + Mindtap by
Miller, Roger. ISBN 1337061611 (2017)
*There are no special access codes or computer disks required for this course.
Learning Outcomes / Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the United States legal system, court structures, and concepts of Stare
Decisis and Federalism
• Identify the Constitutional protections that apply to business
• Recognize the importance of business ethics and social responsibility to business
success
• Identify the elements of tort law; intellectual property law; internet, social media and
privacy law; and criminal law that apply to business
• Describe the fundamental requirements of contract formation and enforcement, the
rights of third parties to contracts, and the remedies applicable for breach of contracts
• Identify how the Uniform Commercial Code affects contract law with regard to the
sale of goods
Planned Sequence of Instruction
• The legal and constitutional environment of business

• Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Ethics
• Torts
• Intellectual Property
• Internet law, social media and privacy
• Criminal law
• Contract formation
• Defenses to Contracts
• Third Party Rights and Discharge
• Breach of Contract and Contract Remedies
• Uniform Commercial Code – formation of sales contracts
• Uniform Commercial Code – performance and breach of sales contracts
Class Week:
Our course is divided into Sessions and Session runs from Monday through midnight Sunday.
All assignments for a given Session are due by midnight Sunday. See the Course Calendar for
specific assignments and due dates.
Threaded Discussions:
There will be a weekly (threaded) discussion based upon the assigned readings. Each student is
required to post (at a minimum) one original reply to the discussion question presented by
Thursday of each week, and respond to at least two other students posts on or before midnight
Sunday.
Assignments / Review Problems:
There will be various assignments / review problems based upon the assigned readings. Each
student is required to properly complete each assignment / review problem and post it in the
appropriate drop box on or before the stated deadline. “Reviewing” are questions designed to
reinforce the principles learned in each chapter. “Projects” require you to apply your knowledge
through independent research and analysis.
Assessment Tools / Methods of Assessment:
In addition to threaded discussions and assignments / case problems, there will also be Chapter
Quizzes and a Final Examination. The Chapter Quizzes are 20 multiple choice questions;
students have 30 minutes in which to complete the exam once started. The Final Exam is 50
multiple choice questions covering all chapters studies; students have 90 minutes in which to
complete the exam once started.
Final Grade Criteria:
90 % and above of all available points - A (540 and above)

80% - 89.99 % of all available points - B (480-539)
70% - 79.99 % of all available points - C (420-479)
60% - 69.99 % of all available points - D (360-419)
Below 60 % of all available points - F (359 and below)
Grading / Point Scale:
Discussions: (14 x 5 available points) 70 available points
Projects: (4 x 20 available points) 80 available points
Reviewing: (14 x 5 available points) 70 available points
Chapter Quizzes: (14 x 20 available points) 280 available points
Final Examination: 100 available points

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Total: 600 available points
Grading Standards:
Online Program Grade Summary

Grade Threaded discussions
A 63-70 Contributions are prompt, timely, relevant, self-initiated; remarks are posted freely on all
assignments throughout the course; there is no attempt to dominate conversation.
B 56-62 Student generally keeps up with the discussion; needs an occasional prompting to
contribute; might participate in some discussions more than others.
C 49-55 Participation is spotty; picks and chooses topics to get involved in; offers short, perfunctory
postings when prompted; takes limited initiative.
D or F below 49 Student rarely participates freely; makes short, irrelevant remarks
Grade Assignments / Problems

A 135-150 Demonstrates excellence in grasping key concepts; critiques the work of others; provides
ample evidence of support for opinions; readily offers new interpretations of discussion
material.
B 120-134 Shows evidence of understanding most of the major concepts; is able to agree or disagree
when prompted; is skilled in basic level of support for opinions; offers an occasional
divergent viewpoint.
C 105-119 Has mostly shallow grasp of the material; rarely takes a stand on issues; offers inadequate
levels of support.
D or F below 105 Shows no significant understanding of material.
Grade Quizzes
A 342-380 Demonstrates a clearly superb understanding of the material. Responses are clear and to the
point. Answers are well organized and presented.
B 304-341 Evidences a high level of understanding of the material. Responses could be clearer and
more to the point. Most but not all material is well organized and presented.
C 266-303 Shows a basic level of understanding of the material asked for. Responses in general need to
be clearer and/or more to the point. Material is difficult to follow and could benefit from re-
organization.
D or F below 266 Sloppy and/or inadequate responses to the material requested. Responses do not convince
the instructor that the material is mastered at any substantive level.
Academic Calendar
The Summer 2 Semester begins on July 1, and ends on August 6.

This course is divided into fourteen (14) Learning Modules/Sessions plus the Final Exam.
In this condensed summer session, we will do either two or three sessions each week.
SEE the Sessions (on the left side menu bar) within the course shell under Content. All
Session requirements (and corresponding due dates) are set forth; shall be deemed
“controlling” and are incorporated by reference herein.
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and are responsible for all class-related
work and assignments. Students are given a one-week timeframe in which to complete most
assignments (see the Calendar), and are expected to complete work in that timeframe. When that
work is completed is up to the student, with the exception of the initial Discussion Board post,
which must by completed by Thursday.
Make-Up Policy:
For an excused absence that allows the makeup of missed work, a student must: (1) contact the
Instructor prior to the deadline for the assignment; and (2) submit evidence supporting the basis
for the absence (e.g., hospital discharge paper or doctor’s note). An illness/condition that does
not require medical treatment or a technology problem is not the basis for an excused absence.
There will be no make-ups for “unexcused” absences; a grade of “0” (zero) will be assigned.
If a student misses a course deadline due to an “excused” absence, as defined below, a
discussion or case problem deadline will be extended by the Instructor for a period of one (1)
week from the original due date. If a student misses a quiz or examination, the Instructor may
opt to permit the student to complete the original assessment or, at the Instructor’s sole
discretion, may provide the student with an alternate essay exam. The following definitions
apply:
Excused Absences: An absence that occurred for reasons that were: a) beyond the student’s
control to prevent, and b) significant enough to reasonably prohibit attendance in class.
Unexcused Absence: An absence that is not excused.
Excessive absences are when unexcused absences or the failure to participate in academic
activities exceed 15% of the total class hours that will take place throughout the semester and
when the absences preclude the possibility of the student attaining the stated learning outcomes
for the course.
W, I, or Y Grades:
If a student finds that he/she can no longer meet course obligations in a timely manner, do not
just “disappear.” Get in touch with the Instructor for assistance in properly processing a course
drop / withdrawal form. Students who “disappear” will receive a failing grade for the course.
Students are responsible for meeting the relevant Drop/Add deadlines, which can be found here:
http://www.hacc.edu/Students/CollegeCalendars/
If the student initiates the drop, he/she is entitled to a ‘W’ as long as he/she has not engaged in a
documented case of academic dishonesty. If the Instructor initiates the drop, whether to assign a
“W” or an “F” will be determined by the student’s percentage score at the time of the drop.
As per HACC’s policy on attendance and withdraws, you must attend class regularly (actively
participate online). You can only withdraw or be dropped from this class during the first 70% of
the course meetings (total course hours). No withdraws are possible after 70% of the class has
been completed. During the drop/withdrawal period of this course, if you miss more than 15% of
the scheduled classes (activities) and you are failing the course, you will be removed from the
course for excessive absences and I will assign you an “F”. If you decide to withdraw from the
class, you can do so through MyHACC and you can receive a “W”. If you have been
academically dishonest, you will receive an “F” grade if you withdraw or are dropped from the
class. After the drop/withdrawal period has ended, you will be assigned a grade based on the
grades you have earned.
Academic Dishonesty:
H.A.C.C. students are expected to be honest, truthful and forthright in all academic endeavors. Each
student should dedicate his/her own effort to this course and should take pride in an
honest and professional approach to his/her academic career.
The following are considered forms of Academic Dishonesty and will NOT be tolerated!
Cheating: Cheating consists of giving or receiving answers concerning graded material; using
material or aids forbidden by the Instructor; unauthorized possession / access to quizzes
and examinations; and/or failure to return exam materials in a timely manner.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism consists of using another author's words without proper identification and
documentation of that author. Plagiarism takes the form of direct quotation without the
use of quotation marks and/or documentation, or paraphrasing without proper
identification and documentation. The fabrication of sources, or the act, deliberately or
unconsciously, of passing another author's work off as your own are also considered to
be plagiarism.
Falsification: Falsification consists of deliberately changing results, statistics, or any other kind of
factual information to make it suit your needs. It also consists of deliberately changing
a source's intent by misquoting or taking out of context.
Multiple submissions: If you wish to turn in the same work or use the same research, in whole or
in part, for more than one course, you must obtain permission to do so from all
professors involved. Failure to obtain this permission constitutes academic dishonesty.
Penalties: Any student who is caught engaging in any form of academic dishonesty (or any
other activity enumerated in College Regulation 594) will be dismissed from the
course with a failing (F) grade (or a “0”) for academic dishonesty pertaining to
any graded course obligation, at the sole discretion of the Instructor. All incidents
of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of the Business Studies
Department.
STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability
coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here:
http://www.hacc.edu/Students/DisabilityServices/Contact-Disability-Services.cfm
EEOC POLICY 005:
It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate
in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political
affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education
Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran
status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its
responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and
student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women.
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against prospective and
current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability,
record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an
individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of
support or guide animals.
The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (“PFEOAct”) prohibits discrimination against
prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or
disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or
association with an individual with a handicap or disability.
Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
website at www.phrc.state.pa.us.
HACC—Virtual Learning
Carole Kerper, Director, Disability Services
Blocker 101E
Phone: 717-780-2614
Fax: 717-780-2335
Email: clkerper@hacc.edu
Schedule of Activities—BUSI 201 Summer 2019
Note that all assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Because of the condensed schedule, two or three sessions are covered weekly.
Session 1 7/1-7
Read: Ch. 1 and 2
Review: Review Powerpoint (under Contents)
(all ungraded) Take practice exam (under Contents)
Review end-of-chapter material (in text)
Apply: DB 1 (each week, post your initial comment by Thursday and reply to
two classmates by Sunday)
Reviewing (in text; submit under Dropbox)
Confirm: Quiz 1
Session 2 7/1-7
Read: Ch. 3 (review Ch. 2 also)
Apply: DB 2
Confirm: Quiz 2
Session 3 7/8-14
Read: Ch. 9
Apply: DB 3
Project 1 (under Dropbox)
Confirm: Quiz 3
Session 4 7/8-14
Read: Ch. 4
Apply: DB 4
Confirm: Quiz 4
Session 5 7/8-14
Read: Ch. 6
Apply: DB 5
Confirm: Quiz 5
Session 6 7/15-21
Read: Ch. 7
Apply: DB 6
Confirm: Quiz 6
Session 7 7/15-21
Read: Ch. 8
Apply: DB 7
Confirm: Quiz 7
Session 8 7/15-21
Read: Ch. 10
Apply: DB 8
Confirm: Quiz 8
Session 9 7/22-28
Read: Ch. 11
Apply: DB 9
Confirm: Quiz 9
Session 10 7/22-28
Read: Ch. 12
Apply: DB 10
Confirm: Quiz 10
Session 11 7/22-28
Read: Ch. 13
Apply: DB 11
Confirm: Quiz 11
Session 12 7/29-8/4
Read: Ch. 14
Apply: DB 12
Confirm: Quiz 12
Session 13 7/29-8/4
Read: Ch. 15
Apply: DB 13
Confirm: Quiz 13
Session 14 7/29-8/4
Read: Ch. 17
Apply: DB 14
Confirm: Quiz 14
Session Final 8/4-8/6 Note that you have three days to take Final.
Assignment: Complete Final Exam under Quizzes
Note all work must be completed by midnight on August 6.

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Harrisburg Area Community College

Business Law 1, BUSI 201

Instructor: Robert K. Johnson, Esq. SUBJ & NUM: BUSI-201

Prerequisite Course(s): None

Learning Outcomes / Objectives:

Planned Sequence of Instruction

• The legal and constitutional environment of business

Assignments / Review Problems:

Final Grade Criteria:

90 % and above of all available points - A (540 and above)

Grading / Point Scale:

Discussions: (14 x 5 available points) 70 available points

Projects: (4 x 20 available points) 80 available points

Reviewing: (14 x 5 available points) 70 available points

Chapter Quizzes: (14 x 20 available points) 280 available points

Final Examination: 100 available points

Online Program Grade Summary

Grade Assignments / Problems

The Summer 2 Semester begins on July 1, and ends on August 6.

STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS:

EEOC POLICY 005:

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