The Legal Environment of Business

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Comprehend basics concerning the legal, ethical, and international environment in which business function
• Know the basic operation of the Courts, and be able to apply real fact situations to and through the court system while formulating and evaluating possible causes of action and defenses
• Analyze the many ways in which business activities are affected by laws and regulations
• Identify and apply legal basics concerning: civil law, torts, constitutional law, administrative law, contracts, product liability law, principal/agent law, employment law, antitrust law, securities law, unfair and deceptive trade practices law, landowner liability, and international law

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Exam I	25%
Exam II	25%
Final Exam	25%
MindTap Homework	10%
Class Participation	15%

Note: Exam 1 and Exam 2 grades can be improved by completing part 2 reviews in live class sessions. A maximum of 7 points extra credit can be added to Exam 2 part 2 and Final Exam grades. For each unexcused absence over 5, 10 points will be subtracted from the class participation grade. Class participation requires 5 or fewer absences, 10 times class participation or briefing cases, and completion of the SAMPLE QUIZ.

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
91-100	A
90	A-
89	B+
81-88	B
80	B-
79	C+
71-78	C
70	C-
69	D+
61-68	D
60	D-
59 and under	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance for the ENTIRE class each day is REQUIRED and will be taken DAILY. Coming late or leaving early will negate class attendance unless prior written approval for that day by the teacher is obtained. A maximum of 5 unexcused absences during the semester are allowed. An absence can be excused ONLY if the student emails prior to class and provides a valid doctor's note, immediate family medical emergency documentation, religious observance documentation, or proof of participation in UNCG-sponsored activities with prior notice. For each unexcused absence beyond the allowed five, ten (10) points will be subtracted from your class participation grade.

Signing in for another student on the attendance sheet is an Academic Integrity Code Violation, and signing in then leaving early also counts as an Academic Integrity Code Violation.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT TODAY 11th EDITION W/MINDTAP (LL) By MILLER

Note: This course participates in “First Day”, a program managed by the UNCG Bookstore that provides digital course materials to students at a discount. Required materials have ALREADY been loaded for this course and can be accessed through Canvas. If you wish to opt out of First Day, you may do so in Canvas under "Course Materials". If you opt out, you are still responsible for purchasing all required course materials and completing all assignments on time.