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Home My WebLink AboutBUS-234Bergen Community College Division of Business and Social Sciences Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Course Syllabus BUS-234, BUSINESS Law II Semester and year: Section Number: Meeting Times: Locations: Instructor: Office Location: Phone: Departmental Secretary: Office Hours: Email Address: Course Description: ● BUS 234 Business Law II continues survey of the law as it applies to sales, consumer rights, bailments, insurance, property and business formations ● Prerequisites: BUS-101 Introduction to Business BUS 233 Business Law I. ● Credits: 3 credits Supplemental Materials: To be provided by the professor during the semester either in hardcopy or via email. . Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment: 1. Understand the social, economic and moral forces that make the law. Students will discuss ethical and legal situations in the business world and research historical and moral underpinnings to specific legal issues. The students will also be required to apply legal concepts to resolve real cases in discussion posts Standard: At least 80% of all students will receive an average grade of “70” or better on the exams. Exams will be reviewed with students and concepts reinforced. Homework assignments will be required specifically addressing this course learning outcome. 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, Students will take examinations and submit projects during the course which will require them to show an understanding of the legal process. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding with an emphasis being placed on legal and ethical concerns. 2 Standard: At least 80% of all students will receive an average grade of “70” or better on the projects. Projects will be reviewed with students and concepts reinforced. Homework assignments will be required specifically addressing this course learning outcome. Course Content: Class Session # Material 1. (3 hours) Review Source of Laws, Bill of Rights New Jersey and Federal Court Systems, Jurisdiction and Venue Ch. 1-4 2. (3 hours) Torts (elements of negligence and intentional) Ch 7. Common Law Contracts , contingencies, conditions Ch. 9. Discharge of obligations, and breach Ch.14. 3. (3 hours) Review & Exam #1 Real, Personal and Intellectual Property Ch. 8 plus handouts (differences, transfer requirements) 4. (3 hours) Property Continued, Leasehold and Freehold Interests, Leases, Assignments and Sublets 5. (3 hours) Review and Exam #2 6. (3 hours) Sales & Lease Contracts under the UCC Formation Performance Ch. 15 Warranties and Remedies Ch. 16 7. (3 hours) Secured Transactions & Bankruptcy Ch.19 8. (3 hours) Agency and Liability to 3rd Parties Ch. 18 9. (3 hours) Test 3 and Business Organizations Ch. 21 10. (3 hours) Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships LLPs, LLC, LTD PTNSP 11. (3 hours) Corporations formations and Organization Ch. 22 12. (3 hours) Insurance and Exam #4 Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials: Dynamic Business Law, Kubasek, current edition Grading Policy: Evaluation and Assessment: There will be four unit exams during the semester. Each will count 20% of your grade. Tests are non-cumulative. Class participation is based on attending class, contributing to discussions, and completing the assignments in a timely manner. All Unit Examinations must be taken in order to receive a grade. Make-Up examinations must be taken prior to the next class meeting. The make-up exam may not be the same exam taken by your class. You are allowed only one make-up exam. Please be advised that no extra credit assignments will be given. (See grading scale below) GRADING SCALE 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 5 Attendance Policy: Attendance: Will be taken at each session and is subject to the rules of the college. Attendance at lectures is imperative to acquisition and understanding of the substantive material of the course. Habitual absence (considered more than two unexcused absences) and/or tardiness may result in loss of credit for the course. Students are instructed to notify the professor prior to absences, if known and are responsible for the materials from classes which are missed. Students are required to all examinations on the announced date or otherwise scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. All examinations must be completed for credit for the course Cell/Smart Phones: The use of cell/smart phones and other electronic devices is not permitted in class and all students must silence their cell phones prior to class session. Audio and video recording and photography is prohibited in class. 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If you have a documented disability (or think you may have a disability) and, as a result, need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this class, complete course requirements, or benefit from the College’s programs or services, contact the Office of Special Services (OSS) as soon as possible at 201-612-5270 or www.bergen.edu/oss. To receive any academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with OSS. The OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability-related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse on disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student service offices. Student Support Services Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/. Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.