COLLEGE BUSINESS LAW

Smithtown School of Business

Suny @ Farmingdale

Instructor:  Mrs. Coloe

College Business Law covers subject matter usually in an introductory college course.  The course places major emphasis on understanding the functions of contracts in American business law, but also includes the history and sources of American law, legal systems and procedures, torts, consumer protection and wills.

Course Overview:

Ethics and Law                                                           Criminal Law

Problems in Society                                                   The Law of Torts

Dual Court System                                                    Trial Procedures

How Contracts Arise                                                 Consumer Protection

Genuine Agreement                                                   Personal Property & Bailments

Capacity to Contract                                                  Renting a Place to Live

Consideration                                                             Buying a Home

Legality, Form of Contract                                        Wills and Intestacy

Assignment, Delegation and

Breach of Contract

ATTITUDE/BEHAVIOR:

You are expected to act appropriately in class at all times.  Speak correctly, use proper language, and treat each other with respect.  Please treat the classroom and computer equipment with respect as well.  You will be expected to uphold the School of Business Code of Conduct.

ATTENDANCE:

Unless you are LEGALLY absent from school, you are expected to be in class.   It is your job to be in class (seated & ready to work) when the bell rings.  If you have lessons, a guidance appointment, or any other reason for not being in class, you must speak to me before class for my approval.  Failure to do this may result in being written up for cutting class.

MAKE-UP WORK:

If you are out of class, it is your responsibility to make up all work.  All make-up work is due the following day after you receive the assignment.  Failure to make up any missed work will affect your grade.  If you cut a class, a grade of zero will be given for that day’s work.  You are still responsible for completing the lesson.

NOTEBOOK:

Having a notebook is an extremely important part of your grade.  If you are out of class, it is your responsibility to make up all notes.  Be sure to ask a classmate or me for any notes you might have missed.  During the quarter, your notebook will be graded and counted as one test grade.

HOMEWORK:

It is your responsibility to hand in all homework.  If you are absent, make sure you speak with me or a classmate regarding any assignments you may have missed.

PARTICIPATION:

This class will be more enjoyable if you are a full participant and offer your thoughts and ideas to the rest of the class.  If you hear about a news story on television, radio or read about something in a magazine or newspaper, please bring it to class for all to discuss.

TESTS:

Tests will be announced and given according to notes covered in class.  There will never be any surprise information asked for on an exam. 

GRADING:

75%  Test and Notebook Grade

25% Homework

Extra Help is always available.  Do not hesitate to ask.  I am available before school, after school or during some periods during the day.  Please do not wait until you feel overwhelmed to speak to me.