HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUS-233BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF BUSINESS, ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES
BUS-233 BUSINESS LAW I
COURSE TITLE: BUS- 233 Business Law I
OFFICE ROOM:
CREDITS & HRS: 3 credits (3 lec.)
PREREQUISITES: BUS-101 Introduction to Business
DESCRIPTION: BUS-233 Business Law I is survey of the law as it applies to
business, including contracts, torts, crimes, commercial paper, and
the New Jersey Court System.
REQUIRED
TEXT: Dynamic Business Law-The Essentials 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand the social, economical and moral forces that make the law.
Measure: Students will discuss real life cases in class and investigate the
historical and moral underpinnings to specific legal systems. The students
will also be required to apply legal concepts to resolve real cases on tests.
Standard: At least 70% of all students will receive an average grade
of “70” or better on examinations.
2. Help students understand their legal rights and obligations when they
are involved in business or personal legal situations day to day in their
careers.
Measure: Students will discuss real life cases in class and be required
to apply legal concepts to resolve real cases on tests.
Standard: At least 70% of all students will receive an average grade
of “70” or better on examinations.
3. Develop an understanding of the New Jersey Court system and
procedural stages of a lawsuit in New Jersey
Measure: Students will relate New Jersey procedure to remedies and
defenses discussed throughout the course.
Standard: At least 70% of all students will be able to apply procedural
concepts to various topics in the course as tested on examinations.
4.Analyze the principles of contract law, torts and commercial paper
as they apply to personal and business settings.
Measure; Students will demonstrate an awareness of the basic legal
principles of these substantive legal concepts.
Standard: At least 70% of all students will receive an average grade
of “70” or better on examinations.
COURSE CONTENT:
SESSION SUBJECT PAGES (S)
1 Sources of Law and Legal Rights Chapter 1
2 Court Organization & Alternative Chapter 2
Dispute Resolution
3. Administrative Agencies Chapter 3
4. Constitutional Law Chapter 4
5. Criminal Law and Business Chapter 5
6. Torts: Intentional, Torts. And Negligence Chapter 6
Test 1
7. Introduction to Contracts Chapter 8
The Agreement, Offer and Acceptance
8. Incapacity & Legality Chapter 10
9. Reality of Assent Chapter 11
10. Consideration Chapter 9
Test 2
11. Form of Contract and Interpretation Chapter 12
Of Contracts, Parole Evidence
Statute of Frauds
12 Conditions for Performance Chapter 13
Excuses for Performance
Discharge of Contracts, Breach of
Contract and Remedies
13 Negotiable Instruments Chapter 16
Parties and Negotiability; and
Transfer of Commercial Paper
14 Assignments and Third Parties Chapter 12
Contracts
15. Final Exam
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EVALUATION
PROCEDURES: Quiz 30%
Midterm Exam (First Half of Semester) 30%
Final Exam (Second Half of Semester) 40%
(See grading scale below)
ATTENDANCE: In accordance with College-Wide Attendance and Lateness Policy, the
following will apply:
1. You are permitted to have two absences (night class), 5 absences
(day class).
2. If you are more than 30 minutes late for the start of class or leave a
class more than 30 minutes before the class ends, you will be
assessed one absence.
ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES: 1. Recording of classes is not permitted.
2. Cell/Smart phones must be turned “OFF” for class.
3 Cheating in any manner is a violation of College policy, which
will be reported for academic penalty.
3. Do not write on exams.
MAKE UP EXAMINATION POLICY:
1. There is 1 Quiz, a Midterm, and a final exam. Each is announced and thoroughly
reviewed in advance of the date scheduled for the exam.
2. If you miss a Quiz or the Midterm, you must study for it during your absence and
be prepared to take that missed Quiz or Midterm prior to the date you first return
to class. It is your responsibility to be thoroughly prepared. If you return to class
after the instructor has graded and returned the exam that you missed, then on the
day of your return to class, the instructor may give you an all essay make-up
exam. If you do not take this exam on the day of your return to class, a grade of
zero will be entered for your missed exam. The procedure in this paragraph is
limited to one missed exam only.
3. A student who misses one Quiz and the Midterm on the regular announced
scheduled date will not be permitted to make up the second miss and will receive
an “E” grade for the course.
4. A student who misses the final exam and has previously missed one or more of
the prior Quizzes or Midterm on the announced scheduled date will not be
permitted a make-up and will receive an “E” grade for the course.
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5. A student who misses the announced Final exam and has no prior misses of
exams must contact the professor to take an all essay different final exam within
24 hours from the date the Final was given at a time and place convenient to the
professor. Failure to do so will result in an “E” grade for the course.
FACULTY ABSENCE PROCEDURE: A daily listing will appear in the glass case
located in the front lobby of the main building (administrative wing), which will indicate all
classes which are canceled. Another listing will appear in the glass case adjacent to the
Hotel/Restaurant bulletin board in the E Building and on the Bergen Community College
website. Students can consult these bulletin boards before going to class. If such a class
does not appear on the day’s cancellation notice, this information should be conveyed either
to the Evening & Saturday Office (L-113) or the Department Office (A-306C).
GRADING SCALE
RANGE AVERAGE GRADE
100-90 89.75-100 A
90-80 87.75-89.50 B+
90-80 80-87.50 B
80-70 77.75-79.9 C+
80-70 70-77.50 C
70-60 60-69.9 D
Below 60 Below 60 F
A student’s numerical average (column 2) will be based on the exam or project allocation
plan stated in the course outline.
Enrichment and participation in classroom discussions is factored into your grade.
STUDENT & FACULTY SUPPORT SERVICES:
Services for Students with Disabilities:
A wide variety of services are available to students with documented disabilities through the
Office of Specialized Services (OSS). For further information, go to the OSS
website: www.bergen.edu/oss.
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