MNGT 140 Business Law I

School of Business, Criminal Justice & Law

CCBC Semester: Fall 2014
Academic Division: School of Business, Criminal Justice & Law
Course No. & Title: MNGT 140 Business Law I

Business Law I, a three credit course, introduces the legal principles involved in the conduct of businesses.
Topics covered include an overview of the sources of law, alternative dispute resolution, torts, contracts,
criminal law, sales, agency, intellectual property, and ethics.

I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

A. Instructor: Amelia Lazarus, Esquire
B. Contact Info.: BESS-206A, Essex Campus,
Office phone: 443-840-1734
Email; alazarus@ccbcmd.edu
C. Office Hours: M 1:15 pm-3:45 pm & 4:30-5:30 pm (online), T, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm &
1:15 - 3:45 pm, W 11:50-12:20 & 1:15-3:45 pm, R 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
and 4:45 pm-5:45 pm (Owings Mills), by appointment at other times

D. School of Justice Phone: 443-840-1438 (Takia Ross)

E. Meeting Times: Thursdays, 5:45-8:40 pm, Owings Mills, O-422


F. Out of Class Work: This is a 3.0 credit/billable hour course offered over 14 weeks. Students
are expected to complete at least 9.0 hours of work per week of
reading, course preparation, homework, studying, etc.

G. Course Materials: Miller, Business Law Today, 10
th
Edition, (2015)
ISBN: 1-133-19135-5

Supplemental Materials for this Course will be made available by the
Instructor through Blackboard.

H. Pre-requisites: ENGL 052 and RDNG 052
Co-requisite: ENGL 101

II. COURSE GOALS:

A. Overall Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. define and properly use legal terms commonly found in the field of business law;
2. utilize online and library resources to evaluate and disseminate information;
3. apply UCC performance and remedy rules to sales problems;
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4. distinguish between sources of law as they apply to the business environment;
5. identify employment and labor law issues that impact businesses;
6. apply requirements of a valid contract to a sample contract, and identify issues of contractual
incapacity, consideration, remedies and defenses;
7. identify criminal and tort issues commonly found in the business environment;
8. distinguish between application of UCC, the Convention of Contracts for International Sales of
Goods (CISG) and common law to contract formation and enforcement;
9. evaluate the methods of alternative dispute resolution and identify the appropriate use of each;
and
10. identify the types of intellectual property issues relevant to businesses.

B. Major Topics

I. Sources of Law
II. Alternative Dispute Resolution
III. Criminal Law
IV. Torts
V. Contracts
A. Elements of Contract Formation
B. Defenses to Contract Actions
C. Quasi-Contract Actions
D. Remedies/Damages for Contract Actions
E. Sales & Warranties
F. UCC & Common Law
VI. Agency Law
VII. Employment & Labor, including ERISA
VIII. Intellectual Property
a. Patent
b. Copyright
c. Trademark
d. Trade Secrets
e. Intentional Torts
IX. Ethics
X. Business Entities

C. Rationale:

Business is a way of life in our country. Whether individuals have their own small business, invest in the
stock market or work for a business of any size, every adult needs a working understanding of business
organizations. In addition, we encounter contracts on a daily basis in our personal and professional lives. An
understanding of contract law, causes of action, defenses, etc. is crucial for an individual to function in society.



III. EVALUATION
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A. REQUIREMENTS

Midterm Exam 200 points
Final Project 200 points
In-Class Quizzes (25 points each) 100 points
Take-Home Problem Sets (25 points each) 150 points
Writing Assignment 150 points
Weekly Forums Participation 100 points
Class participation/Attendance 100 points
TOTAL 1000 points

B. Grading scale:

A = 900-1000 points
B = 800-899 points
C = 700-799 points
D = 600-699 points
F = 599 and below

All assignments will be graded for thoroughness, accuracy and creativity (where warranted). You are
required to cover all items listed in each assignment. All assignments MUST be typed in normal size and style
font (no smaller than 12 pt.).

PLEASE NOTE - LATE POLICY

Assignments are due on their due date, and will be submitted online via Blackboard, or as otherwise
instructed by the Instructor. Assignments turned in late may only receive partial credit, at the discretion of the
instructor. Students having difficulty completing an assignment on time should email the Instructor prior to
the assignment due date to discuss the possibility of an extension.

C. ATTENDANCE

Class attendance is graded as with any project, test or assignment. Regular class attendance is
important if the student is to gain a thorough understanding of this course and the material presented. Be
courteous and advise the Instructor if you are unable to attend a class. Regardless of attendance, you remain
responsible for the course materials, reading assignments, and other assignments when they are due.
Excessive absences or routine lateness to class will result in a reduction in your final grade.

Course materials will be made available on Blackboard, including handouts and presentations from
class. All students are responsible for logging in and utilizing the resources available on Blackboard.

D. Audit Policy

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Students who Audit this class are expected to comply with the instructors attendance policy and
contribute to class participation activities and discussions. They are not required to take exams or complete
out-of-class assignments (i.e. homework assignments). Failure to comply with these requirements will result in
a change from AU to W. Note that the deadline to change to Audit for this course is February 14, 2014. The
deadline to Withdraw from this course is April 7, 2014.

IV. COURSE PROCEDURES

A. Course Related Policies/Procedures
1. BLACKBOARD ENHANCED COURSE

This course is a class which utilizes Blackboard. Any student who has not used Blackboard before will
receive an id and password for Blackboard during the first week of class. If you have used Blackboard before for
another course your Blackboard id and password remain the same for this course please see the instructor if
you do not recall your id and/or password.

All assignments, projects, the course syllabus, as well as other information throughout the course, will
be posted on Blackboard. In addition, all assignments and projects will be submitted to the instructor using
Blackboard. If you miss a class or misplace an assignment you should retrieve a copy from Blackboard. If you
have difficulty using Blackboard, you may submit an email copy to the instructor.

Please note that online course forums will be used on Blackboard and will be a part of your grade. The
online forums will be available for set periods during the course as determined by the instructor. Regular,
informed participation is required.

2. INCOMPLETE GRADES
The instructor may assign an incomplete grade if the student has made satisfactory progress through
most of the course but needs additional time to complete the remaining requirements. It is the students
responsibility to request an I grade before the last day of class and to provide the Instructor with
adequate documentation justifying the need for an I grade. Minimum requirements for receiving an
Incomplete in this Course: you must have completed 3/4ths of the Course Work, as determined by the
Instructor, and the student must provide a written document that explains the reason for an incomplete grade.
Where applicable, the document must be signed by its author and an original must be provided.
The student and instructor must agree on the precise conditions for completion of the course
requirements. The course must be completed within 30 calendar days after the beginning of the next regular
semester (fall or spring). If the course is not completed by that time the grade will automatically change to an
F, unless the instructor allows an extension. Students must complete a course and receive a grade before that
course may serve as a prerequisite for another course.
3. CCBC CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of higher learning, the entire
college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth,
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in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each
student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete
acknowledgment of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions are expected of
students:
Complete all work without unauthorized assistance.
Follow the professors instructions when completing all class assignments.
Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear.
Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
Submit only your own work.
Students found in violation of the Code of Academic Integrity will FAIL this course. For repeat and extreme
offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students after a hearing on the merits before the
CCBC Hearing Board.
If a student wishes to appeal a charge of having violated the code of academic integrity, the appeal must be
filed within ten (10) days of receiving notice of the offense. The appeal will be handled according to the
procedures established in the CCBC Code of Conduct.
B. For college wide syllabus policies such as the Code of Conduct related to Academic Integrity and
Classroom Behavior or the Audit/ Withdrawal policy, please go to the Syllabus Tab on the MyCCBC page.
C. Contact Information for Course Related Concerns: Students should first attempt to take
concerns to the faculty member. If students are unable to resolve course-related concerns with the instructor
they should contact Donna S. Mandl, J.D., Department Chair, Legal Studies, School of Business, Criminal
Justice & Law at 443-840-3477 or dmandl@ccbcmd.edu.
D. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABLILITIES
CCBC is committed to providing equal access to education opportunities for all students by arranging
support services and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. A student with a disability may
contact the appropriate campus office for an appointment to discuss reasonable accommodations. An
appointment must be scheduled within a time period which allows staff an adequate time to respond to the
special needs of the student. The student must provide the appropriate office with proper documentation
supporting the need for reasonable accommodations.
For more information, contact:
CCBC Catonsville CCBC Dundalk CCBC Essex
443-840-5246 or 443-840-3774 or 443-840-1741 or
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443-840-4553 (TTY) 443-840-3529 (TTY) 443-840-1601 (TTY)

E. COURSE SCHEDULE

Week Week of: Topic Reading Due Assignments Due
1 8/28 - Introduction
- Syllabus Review
- Blackboard Review
- Classroom Policies
- Intro to Business Law
Chapters 1 & 3
2 9/4 - Intro to Contracts Chapters 7 & 8 - Forum for Weeks 1 & 2
- Problem Set A
3 9/11 - Contract Capacity, Formation
& Performance
Chapters 9 & 10 - Problem Set B

4 9/18 - Contract Capacity, Formation
& Performance
Chapters 9 & 10 - Problem Set C
- Forum for Weeks 3 & 4
5 9/25 - Sales & Leases, Product
Liability & Consumer Law
Chapters 11 & 12 - Problem Set D
- Forum for Week 5
- Outline for Writing
Assignment
6 10/2 Mid Term Exam Sources of Law & Contracts
7 10/9 - Intro to Torts Chapter 4
8 10/16 - Intro to Criminal Law Chapter 6 - Forum for Weeks 7 & 8
- Problem Set E
9 10/23 - Intellectual Property Chapter 5
Handouts
- Draft Writing
Assignment
10 10/30 - Intro to Agency Law Chapter 17 - Problem Set F
11 11/6 - Intro to Business Entities Handouts - Forum for Weeks 9, 10 &
11

12 11/13 - Employment & Labor Law Chapter 18 - Final Writing
Assignment
13 11/20 - Ethics Chapter 2
Handouts
- Forum for Weeks 12 & 13
Assign groups for Final
Project
14 11/28 NO CLASS Thanksgiving!
15 Work on Final Projects



All Assignments, Forum Responses, and other Homework are due by 5:00 pm on the Sunday of
the week noted above in the course schedule. For example, Problem Set A will be due on Sept. 7
th
, 2014 at 5:00
pm. Be advised that additional homework than what is listed above may be due as assigned through
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Blackboard and/or in-class. You should access Blackboard on a regular basis for course updates, information,
and announcements.

Also be advised that the above schedule and this Syllabus is subject to change by the Course Instructor.
In the event that we need to do something different, I will post the change to the Blackboard site and will
provide an Announcement regarding the change.

F. ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Be aware of the time lag that is inherent in the online portion of this course. Although the
communications tools make it appear that the transfer of information such as assignments is
"instantaneous," it does not mean that the reply will be instantaneous. In general, expect assignments
to be returned within 7-10 days from the date the assignment is due in Blackboard.

Familiarize yourself with published deadlines in the Syllabus Course Schedule and in Blackboard.

Ask for help when you need it. Thats what Im here for. PLEASE DONT BE SHY!

Work off-line and save your assignments on your computer before submitting them electronically. You
can use the saved version of your work to copy and paste to an on-line assignment. This will prevent a
lot of frustration should your Internet connection or your system "fail."

Be sure to install anti-virus software on your local system and check all downloaded files before opening
them.