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Approved: Initials/date Business Law (BUSI 2301 – 2A1) CREDIT 03 Semester Credit Hours (03 hours lecture, 0 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business law in the global context. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Describe the origins and structure of the U.S. legal system. • Describe the relationship of ethics and law in business. • Define relevant legal terms in business. • Explain basic principles of law that apply to business and business transactions. • Describe business law in the global context. • Describe current law, rules, and regulations related to settling business disputes. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Dr. Yumi Shin Email: yshin@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-247-5296 Office Location: Technology Center, TC-229 Office Hours: M. W: 10 am – 1pm T. Th: 10:30 am – 11 am / 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm F: 9:30 am - 10:30 am REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar Institute of Technology is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Dynamic Business Law: The Essentials, 6th Edition ISBN10: 1265599378 | ISBN13: 9781265599379 By Nancy Kubasek, M. Neil Browne, Daniel Herron, Lucien Dhooge and Linda Barkacs Students are automatically enrolled in the Eagle Learning Essentials (ELE) program for textbooks and are required to select a delivery method for their books. PARTICIPATION POLICY This is an online course. Students are strongly encouraged to check Blackboard and their LIT email daily for important updates and communications. Regular engagement is essential to staying on track with the course requirements and deadlines. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 1 (8/25/25-8/31/25) Ch. 1 Ch. 1: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Dynamic Business Law Ch 1 ABA (Sunday) Week 2 (9/1/25-9/7/25) Ch. 1 Ch. 1: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Dynamic Business Law Ch1 Quiz & Assignment (Sunday) Week 3 (9/8/25-9/14/25) Ch. 3 Ch. 3: The U.S. Legal System and Alternative Dispute Resolution Ch3 Quiz & Assignment (Sunday) Week 4 (9/15/25-9/21/25) Ch. 4 Ch. 4: Administrative Law Ch. 4 Assignment & Module 1 Exam: Ch. 1, 3, 4 (Sunday) Week 5 (9/22/25-9/28/25) Ch. 5 Ch. 5: Constitutional Law Ch 5 ABA & Ch. 5 Assignment (Sunday) Week 6 (9/29/25-10/5/25) Ch. 6 Ch. 6: Criminal Law and Business Ch6 Quiz & Assignment (Sunday) Week 7 (10/6/25-10/12/25) Ch. 7 Ch. 7: Tort Law Ch 7 ABA & Ch7 Assignment (Sunday) Week 8 (10/13/25-10/19/25) Ch. 8 Ch. 8: Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property Ch8 Assignment Module 2 Exam: Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8 (Sunday)
Week 9 (10/20/25-10/26/25) Ch. 9 Ch. 9: Introduction to Contracts and Agreement Ch9 Quiz & Assignment (Sunday) Week 10 (10/27/25-11/2/25) Ch. 10 Ch. 10: Consideration Ch 10 ABA & Ch 10 Assignment (Sunday) Week 11 (11/3/25-11/9/25) Ch. 11 Ch. 11: Capacity and Legality Ch. 11 Assignment Module 3 Exam: Ch. 9, 10, 11 (Sunday) Week 12 (11/10/25-11/16/25) Ch. 12 Ch. 12: Reality of Assent Ch 12 ABA & Ch12 Assignment (Sunday) Week 13 (11/17/25-11/23/25) Ch. 15 Ch. 15: Formation and Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts Ch15 Quiz & Assignment (Sunday) Week 14 (11/24/25-11/30/25) Ch. 16 Ch. 16: Sales and Lease Contracts: Performance, Warranties, and Remedies Ch16 Quiz & Assignment (Sunday) 11/26/25-11/28/25: Thanksgiving Break Week 15 (12/1/25-12/7/25) Ch. 16 Ch. 16: Sales and Lease Contracts: Performance, Warranties, and Remedies Module 4 Exam: Ch.12, 15, 16 (Sunday) 12/3/25: Last Class Day / No Final Exam The course calendar is subject to change if necessary. COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Application-Based Activities (ABAs): 10 % • Chapter Quizzes: 10 % • Chapter Assignments: 20 % • Module Exams: 60 % GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into the classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance.
Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements will be posted in Blackboard under the Announcements section as needed. It is important to check Blackboard regularly to stay informed about updates and changes. ASSIGNMENTS All assignments and their due dates are posted in Blackboard. Please refer to the course syllabus and Assignments in Blackboard for details. Typically, all assignments are due by Sundays until 11:59 PM CST. The Application-Based Activities (ABAs) are posted in Blackboard under Assignments folder. These activities are designed to practice problem-solving skills to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios. Chapter Quizzes and Assignments are typically multiple-choice questions to ensure that students are keeping pace with the required readings. Late assignments will not be accepted, so students make sure to complete and submit the assignments by the due dates. EXAMS Make-up exams will not be given. Exams will be provided in Blackboard under Assignments. The exams will be timed and are typically limited to 90 minutes with 50 questions. There will be no final exam for this class. Missed exams will receive a score of zero, and late exams will not be accepted. Therefore, students must ensure all exams are completed and submitted by the designated due dates. Once submitted, exams will be graded immediately in Blackboard. EXTRA CREDIT All opportunities for extra credit will be announced in advance as needed.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION Students can contact the instructor via email at yshin@lit.edu, or phone 409-247-5296. Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with the instructor. This involves writing emails in a "letter" format as opposed to "text chat" format. The instructor will respond to e-mail and voicemail communication within 48 hours Monday through Friday. Voicemail messages should be clearly spoken identifying the student’s name, course, and any return phone number. IMPORTANT DATES These dates are tentative and subject to change if necessary. • First Day to submit Intent to Graduate: August 26, 2025 • Last day of drop WITHOUT academic penalty: September 26, 2025, Full Term • Last Day to submit Intent to Graduate: September 29, 2025 • First Day to Apply for Graduation: September 1, 2025 • Last Day to Apply for Graduation: November 7, 2025 • Last day of drop WITH academic penalty: October 31, 2025, Full Term • Commencement/Graduation: December 11, 2025 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students must meet the following grade requirements to successfully complete and pass the courses: • Program courses: A grade of C or better is required. • General Education courses: A grade of D or better is required. Students are responsible for determining whether each class falls under Program courses or General Education courses to ensure they meet the appropriate grade requirements. USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Instructional materials, such as Powerpoint Presentations, Instructional Videos, etc. are provided in Blackboard for each chapter. These will be useful in understanding and reinforcing concepts as they are presented in class. Content folders are scheduled to unlock/grant access throughout the semester to ensure synchronous learning.