Fall 2024

BUS 220

Legal Environment of Business

Syllabus

 

Course Information

 

Course Title: Legal Environment of Business

Course Prefix/Number: BUS 220

Semester: Fall 2024

Class Days/Times: Monday/Wednesday 4:00 – 5:15 PM

Credit Hours: 3   

 

Instructor Information

 

Name: Wendi Cline, JD, MLIS

Phone/Voice Mail: 520-977-7325 (text or voicemail)

E-mail: wcline@tocc.edu        

Office location: Education Building, Room 119

Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 1:15 – 2:00 PM

Zoom Link for Office Hours Only  

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81407214494

 

Course Description

 

Introduces the legal, ethical, and international environment of business. Includes an introduction to law, ethics and corporate responsibility, judicial system and litigation, alternative dispute resolution, administrative agencies, crimes and torts, contract law, product liability, international business law, agency law, and legal forms of business enterprises.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

 

1. Apply critical thinking skills to a variety of subjects
2. Develop conclusions that are reasonable and based on facts.
3. Handle ambiguity in a more consistent manner.

4. Navigate the legal environment of business in an informed and educated manner.

 

 

 

 

Course Structure

This class will use an informal “lecture” format that emphasizes class participation, discussion, and questions, and both individual and group work

 

Course Learning Materials and Textbook Information

 

[list text(s), and materials students will need, should correspond to textbook order as filed with the bookstore. If it is an OER, provide title and link to access the textbook]

 

Courses Outline and Schedule of Activities

 

 

WEEK	TOPIC
1 8/19	Chapter 1: Introduction to Law and Types of Legal Systems
2 8/26	Chapter 2: Disputes and Dispute Settlements
3 9/2	Sept. 2: Labor Day.  College Closed Chapter 3: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
4 9/09	WEEK 4 PROGRESS REPORTS Chapter 4: Business and the United States Constitution
5 9/16	Chapter 5: Criminal Liability
6 9/23	September 27, 2024: O’odham Tas – College is closed Chapter 6: The Tort System
7 9/30	FALL BREAK
8 10/7	WEEK 8 PROGRESS REPORTS Chapter 7: Contract Law
9 10/14	Chapter 8: Sales Contracts
10 10/21	Chapter 9: Employment and Labor Law
11 10/28	Chapter 10: Government Regulation
12 11/4	Chapter 11: Antitrust Law
13 11/11	November 11, 2024: Veteran’s Day – College is Closed Chapter 12: Unfair Practices and the Federal Trade Commission
14 11/18	Chapter 13: Chapter 13: International Law
15 11/26	November 28 -29:  Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day Holidays  – College is Closed Chapter 14: Securities and Trade Regulation
16 12/2	Finals Week

 

Important Dates:

 

2024 Fall Admissions Deadline:                      July 29, 2024

 First Day of Instruction:                                  August 19, 2024

 Registration (to add) Deadline:                     August 23, 2024

Labor Day – College Closed                            September 2, 2024

Drop/Full Refund Deadline                              September 3, 2024

O’odham Tas - College Closed                        September 27, 2024

Fall Break – No Classes                                    September 30 – October 4, 2024

45th Day Census                                                October 2, 2024

St. Francis Day – College Closed                     October 4, 2024     

2025 Spring Registration begins                     October 21, 2024

Withdrawal Deadline                                        October 30, 2024

Spring/Summer Graduation                             November 1, 2024
- Application Deadline

Veteran’s Day – College Closed                      November 11, 2024

Thanksgiving Holiday – College Closed         November 28, 2024

Native American Heritage Day                       November 29, 2024

– College Closed

Last Day of Instruction                                      December 6, 2024  

Final Grades Due                                                December 13, 2024

Winter Break – College Closed                       December 25, 2024 – January 1, 2025

 

 

Evaluations, Grading, and Assignments:

Your grade will be determined by the following:

90 and above is an A                    

80 - 89 is a B

70 - 79 is a C

60 - 69 is a D

Under 60 is Failing

 

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Himdag Cultural Component 

 

This will be student driven, incorporated, and included in the lesson plans

 

Policies and Expectations

 

Attendance Policy (Re: face-to-face, synchronous-virtual, or Flex courses)

• You are expected to log into your Canvas shell and do the first activity during the first week of classes. Failure to do so may result in you being withdrawn from the course.
• You must arrive to class on time and be prepared to participate in each class period.
• Four unexcused absences may result in a withdrawal. Also, if you are called on 2 times during the class and you do not respond, the instructor will assume that you logged in and left the class; this will be counted as an absence.
• You may request to be excused from class for religious observances and practices, for illness, for school or work-related travel or for personal or family emergency. If you will be absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. Be prepared to submit evidence to support your absence.
• You may request to be excused from class for religious observances and practices, for illness, for school or work-related travel or for personal or family emergency. If you will be absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. Be prepared to submit evidence to support your absence.

 

 

 

Cell Phone Use:

No cell phone use is allowed during class. Use of cell phones during class, unless permitted by instructor, is a violation of the T-So:son. Also, it is prohibited to attend a Zoom class using a cell phone while driving. Please park your car by the side of the road so you can attend class.

 

Make-up policy:

It is up to the faculty to accept late assignments. Please state your own make-up policy if you want to have one. [Some examples of make-up policy are:

• Reduce the grade by certain percentage
• Provide one or two “late passes” for the semester. A late pass enables the student to submit one assignment one week late without penalty.

Please note that you cannot make up board discussions and laboratories, except in the case of college closure. At the instructor’s discretion, they may provide extra credit opportunities and optional activities.

 

Academic Integrity:

Academic integrity refers to honest and ethical conduct in all aspects of academic life. The primary attributes of academic integrity are honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and responsibility. Integrity entails a firm adherence to a set of values; the values most essential to an academic community are grounded in honesty with respect to all intellectual efforts of oneself and others.

 

All forms of academic deceit, such as plagiarism, self-plagiarism (submitting work already graded or submitted in a different course), cheating, the use of Artificial Intelligence without disclosure, collusion, falsification or fabrication of results or records; permitting work to be submitted by another; or inappropriately recycling work from one class to another constitutes academic misconduct that may result in serious disciplinary consequences. All students and faculty members are responsible for reporting suspected instances of academic misconduct. 

Find the complete Academic Integrity Policy on p. 39 of the Academic Catalog.

 

Course Feedback:

All assignments will be graded and returned to the students promptly, typically within a week after the assignment is closed for submission.  Your instructor will return E-mail and phone messages within two days.  A student or the instructor may request a student conference at any time during the semester. You can agree to meet with your instructor during established Office Hours.

 

Incomplete Policy

Incomplete (I) grades are not awarded automatically. You must request an "I" from the instructor, who can choose to give you an Incomplete only if all three of the following conditions are met:

1. You must be in compliance with the attendance policy.
2. You must have unavoidable circumstance that would prohibit you from completing the course (be prepared to present evidence to support your request).
3. You have completed over 75% of the course requirements (aka, assignments) with at least a “C” grade.

Incompletes are not a substitute for incomplete work due to frequent absences or poor academic performance. In communication with your instructor, a list of assignments that you need to submit to complete the course requirements will be created. You and the instructor will sign the form and you will have until the end of the ninth week of the following semester to complete the work. If you do not submit your missing work by the end of the 9^th week, the grade of I will be changed to a grade of F.

 

Withdrawals within First Two Weeks of Semester

At the Drop/Full Refund deadline of the semester (refer to the Academic Calendar), faculty may withdraw (drop) you from class for the following reasons: you have not logged into Canvas; you have not submitted any work; and/or you have not attended class (for virtual and/or in-person classes). Refer to the Academic Catalog, p. 38, for the entire policy.

 

Withdrawal during the Semester up to the Withdrawal Deadline

TOCC Attendance Policy states that “Four unexcused absences may result in a withdrawal…”  Faculty may withdraw a student from a course due to lack of active participation in the enrolled class. The Faculty Withdrawal process starts on the day after the Drop/Full Refund Deadline and ends at the Withdrawal Deadline (consult the Academic Calendar). If you need to stop attending a course, notify your instructor immediately, or withdraw from the course. Failure to withdraw from the course will result in a failing grade (F). Remember that you cannot withdraw from a course after the Withdrawal deadline (consult the Academic Calendar for the exact date).

 

Withdrawal during the Semester up to the Withdrawal Deadline (Asynchronous online classes)

In an asynchronous online class, the TOCC Attendance Policy “Four unexcused absences may result in a withdrawal…” translates into Missing four (4) consecutive course due dates for learning activities, participation, assignments, quizzes, exams, etc. indicates that you are NOT participating in the class and your instructor may withdraw you at their discretion. If you need to stop attending a course, notify your instructor immediately, or withdraw from the course. Failure to withdraw from the course will result in a failing grade (F). Remember that you cannot withdraw from a course after the Withdrawal deadline (consult the Academic Calendar for the exact date).

 

 

Student Withdrawal Policy “W”

You may withdraw (drop) from class at any time during the first two-thirds of the semester (up to the withdrawal deadline) without instructor permission and without incurring any grade penalty, although a withdrawal may have Financial Aid consequences. Consult the Academic Catalog for more information.  If you stop attending a class but do not submit a withdrawal form to the Admissions Office, you are not officially withdrawn from the class. Please be sure to complete and submit a withdrawal form if you do not expect to complete the class. Otherwise, you may receive an "F" letter grade for the course. For more information on the student withdraw process, email admissions@tocc.edu.

 

Equal Access Statement/Disability Accommodations

Tohono O’odham Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The College will comply with all applicable regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to ensure an equal educational opportunity. This process includes self-identifying as a student with a disability, providing supporting documentation of your disability, and being approved for services through the Disability Resources Office (DRO). It is your responsibility, as a student, to make known to the Counselor or Disability Resource Coordinator your specific needs within the context of each class in order to receive appropriate accommodations. You and the Counselor will work together in order to develop an accommodation plan specifically designed to meet your individual needs.

 

For more information or to request academic accommodations, please contact: Anthony Osborn, TOCC Disabilities Resource Coordinator, aosborn@tocc.edu for additional information and assistance.

 

Title IX   

Tohono O'odham Community College encourages each student to have the knowledge and skills to be an active bystander who intervenes when anyone is observed or being harassed or endangered by sexual violence.  Sexual discrimination and sexual violence can undermine your or others’ academic success and quality of life on campus and beyond. If you, or somebody you know, have experienced or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct, contact the Counselor to talk about your experience and seek the support you need.

 

Confidential support and academic advocacy can be found with: Student Services Title IX Coordinator/Counselor, Alberta Espinoza, M.Ed. located in I-We:mta Ki: Room 18. Phone 520-479-2300 Ext. 1210 email: aespinoza@tocc.edu  

 

Conduct: Bias, Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment

Tohono O’odham Community College faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive campus environment as a core value.  Harassment based on age, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, marital status, political ideology, race, religion/spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status will not be tolerated.

 

AI Policy [

 

Flexible statement/philosophy/policy

 

 Generative AI can play a supportive role in the learning process. While it is not a requirement, I recognize that AI can serve as a useful tool to support your learning experience. The goal is to encourage you to explore various learning aids, including generative AI powered tools, while still maintaining academic integrity. Remember to give credit where Additionally, exercise critical thinking to identify and address any inaccuracies that might arise.

• It is essential for students to be open and honest about their use of AI in assignments. My goal is to help students understand the importance of academic integrity and the responsible use of AI. Adhering to the course policies regarding AI is crucial to maintain fairness and equality for everyone in the learning environment.

 

How students disclose the use of generative AI:

             ‘Generative AI Disclosure’; - Make sure to link the chat history

 

• Generative AI Disclosure: This assignment was supported by the use of the AI platform,

ChatGPT. Specifically, I used GPT 3.5 to assist in the title creation (link here), although the

final title was modified slightly. I also used ChatGPT to give me grammar feedback (link

here). I implemented the chatbot’s recommendations.

 

 

 

How to Reference AI using APA format:

 

Reference

 

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (July 30 version) [Large language model].

https://chat.openai.com/chat

Parenthetical Citation: (OpenAI, 2023)

*This citation includes the name of the organization (OpenAI), the year of publication (2023), the specific name of the model (ChatGPT), the version date (July 30), and the type of model in square brackets (Large language model). Additionally, the citation provides the URL where the model can be accessed.

 

Example of an AI Disclosure:

Claude.AI & ChatGPT

AI disclosure: This guide was written with the help of Claude.AI and ChatGPT AI, generative AI platforms. Claude was used to generate an idea to this generative AI policy outline, and the human author edited and modified the provided outline. ChatGPT was used to edit the policy outline. Claude provided the first draft of the example policy language, which was reviewed and edited by the human author