Instructor

John A. Wooten, CPA

Phone

269 965 3931 Extension 2515

Office Hours:

Varied.   It is best to contact me via e-mail at wootenj@kellogg.edu  I will respond to student e-mail within two work days.

Course Prerequisites

 None

Textbook

See http://bookstore.kellogg.edu.  Note: Textbook information is generally not available until a few weeks before the semester begins.

Online Course Features and Requirements

Number of tests:  Four of which all four are proctored.  Tests must be taken at one of the Kellogg Community College sites.  If you live outside Calhoun, Branch or Barry county areas, arrangements can be made to take a proctored test as a local community college.

Required on campus sessions:  None

Special labs or practicum:  None

Number of assignments:  There are chapters to read in the textbook and there are reading assignments on the website.  Students will use a discussion board.  There are a number of written assignments.  For further information, see the course syllabus.

Estimated time per week:  Varies by student

Scheduled activities or self paced:  Most activities are self-paced.  There are assignments with due dates.  No points are awarded for late work.  There are due dates for taking tests.  No points are awarded for tests taken late.

Technical Requirements:  Please see http://www.kellogg.edu/is/coursetec/bbreqs.html for information on connecting to Blackboard from your home computer.

Course Site:

http://bb.kellogg.edu/

Description

 A General overview of the U.S. legal system covering laws, court procedure, and selected current significant legal rulings.  An analysis and application, through case studies, of the concepts and rules of law with particular emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code.

Objectives

1.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of law and the legal system.
   
   
2. The student will become acquainted with the basic aspects of law relating to torts.

3. Given the law of torts, the student will be able to evaluate business practices that are and are not acceptable.

4. The student will be able to analyze business situations in terms of possible tort liability.

5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code as it relates to contracts.

6. Given the contractual offer, the student will have knowledge of the criteria necessary for an acceptance of an offer.

7. The student will know the criteria for consideration in a contract.

8. The student will know the criteria for legality in a contract.

9. Given the contractual situation, the student will identify those contracts that must be in writing in order to be enforceable.

10. The student will understand the application of the parole evidence rules.

11. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the law of contracts as it applies to discharge.

12. The student will understand the concept of specific performance in contracts.

13. The student will understand the basic principles of law that govern commercial paper.

14. The student will understand the law of electronic finds, transfers, e-money, online banking and e-commerce.

Grading

 Students will be graded based on the accumulation of points earned in the course.  There will be four proctored, objective tests.  These tests must be completed within designated times or no points will be awarded.  In addition there will be points awarded for completing four sets of law cases.  Points will also be awarded for participation in discussion groups.  Work must be completed within designated time parameters.  Time extensions are not allowed.  Work not finished will be counted as zero credit.  Please see the syllabus for a detailed accounting of the points.

Grading Scale

 90% - 100%    A

80% -  89 %     B

70% -  79%      C

60% -  69%      D

Less                  Failure

Disclaimer

Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC

It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students.  If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center.  See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times. 

Online Materials Submission

Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. 

ADA Statement

Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability.  KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.