Syllabus for Business 201, Self-Paced
Course Description
Covers nature, development and operation of principles of business law relating to contracts, commercial paper, corporations, agency, partnerships and sales.
Enrollment requirement: ENGL& 101 eligibility. This course earns 5 credits.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to
Demonstrate critical thinking by applying appropriate legal concepts to business situations
Define basic legal concepts in selected areas of law affecting business transactions
Identify, explain, and apply legal terminology in business transactions accurately
Recognize ethical issues in business, including their legal implications
Analyze legal problems and questions, and create a reasonable legal conclusion based on the proper
identification of legal principles
Explain the historical development of the law and legal institutions.
Distinguish the different types of law affecting business and the roles of different legal institutions in creating, enforcing and interpreting the law.
Identify the principal legal and ethical issues raised by most routine business activities.
Use legal reasoning to explain the underlying law of negotiable instruments and business organizations.
Required Materials
Foundations of Business Law and the Legal Environment by Don Mayer (https://canvas.seattlecolleges.edu/courses/33396/files/16704892/download?wrap=1) , e-ISBN: 978-1-4533-6906-7
There are many options for acquiring this text.
Course Website – You can get the customized digital version of this text (https://canvas.seattlecolleges.edu/courses/33396/files/16704892/download?wrap=1) on Canvas. There is no cost for this digital version.
Print - If you prefer a print version of the customized text, you can order it from Flat World Knowledge. You can choose from black and white or color. An audio version of the text is also available from Flat World. Acquire our customized version at https://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/2309367 (https://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/2309367) .
Other Options - This text is an open source textbook, so you can also find a non-customized version at several locations for free online, for example www.saylor.org/books (http://www.saylor.org/books) .
There is a LOT of reading in this class. Fortunately, the class is self-paced, so you can take the time you need to move through the reading. In Lesson 1, you will get some tips on how to read legal texts, which can, I admit, be a bit dry at times. Effective reading and notetaking skills will be important to your overall course success. You will also find reading guides for each lesson in Canvas.
Technology Requirements
There are many advantages to accessing this course a Self-Paced course in Canvas.
Easy access to course materials and optional web based content
easily submit and receive your assignments,
take your exams
communication with the instructor
instant access to up to date information about your course grade.
Canvas has a mobile app for iOS and Android which gives you easy access to this course on the go.
The following materials are available in this Canvas course:
Lesson Instructions
Textbook
Reading Guides
Introductory Lectures
Assignment drop boxes
Exams
Self-tests
Helpful websites for additional research