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General Course Information CRN 80430 Course Title Legal & Ethical Enviro of Bus Description Introduction to the contemporary legal and ethical environment of business. Topics may include the legal system, ethics, constitutional law, criminal and civil law, intellectual property, environmental law, contracts, and agency and employment law. (Junior standing required) ~Waitlist turns on only after CRN fills. Please see Academic Calendar for Waitlist shut down time. Instructions: http://www.fgcu.edu/Registrar/waitlistforstudents.html College Business Division Business Subject Area Business Law Course Number
BUL 3130
Credit Hours
Meeting Information Start Date End Date Days Time Room 8/19/2013 12/9/2013 M 6:30 – 9:00P.M. pm Distance Learning/Off Campus Course Information Is this a DL Course? No, it is an on-campus course. Instructor Information Instructor Ted Hudgins E-Mail Address Ted@naplestax.com Phone Number
Office Location Lutgert 3334
Office Hours T 10:30 A.M.; or by appointment Teaching Philosophy As a full time practicing attorney, I bring a balance between “black letter” law and real world applications of the law to some unique situations. Many of my examples will be drawn from actual cases I have either participated in or have some involvement. The pace is fast and the students are expected to be thinking while we are in class. This is NOT law school and I don’t plan on using the Socratic method, but I will be calling on students to answer questions, give me their thoughts, etc. Conversely, the students must accept responsibility for their learning by being prepared for and participating in class. They must develop and use the study skills necessary to be successful. The most effective motivation is internal rather than external. Lastly, I reserve the right to make fun of any and all celebrities (especially ones with either a Hilton, Trump, Lohan or Kardashian in their name), any politician, fame seeker, actor or anyone who appears on any reality show. Roll with it, I usually have a point to get across. Additional Instructor Information Please use my email (ted@naplestax.com) to contact me. I will contact you using your Eagle email address specified on the class list, so please make sure that your email account is active. While some students may use other e-mail addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, etc.), I prefer to communicate through Eagle email in order to better protect your privacy. Also, you may stop by during my office hours to meet with me or you may schedule an appointment. Course Materials Required Course Materials The textbook for BUL 3130 is as follows: Paperback textbook: Cross/Miller The Legal Environment of Business : Text and Cases—Ethical, Regulatory, Global, and Corporate Issues, 8th Edition Optional Course Materials Course Policies, Learning Objectives, and Agenda
- The schedules for the departmental courses offered (information on semester, day/night, other) are at: ACG, TAX, and BUL (BS) - http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/acg/acg_annual.pdf FIN (including ECO 3101) and REE (BS) - http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/ fin/fin_annual.pdf ACG, TAX, and BUL (MS) - http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/msacg/grad_acg_annual.pdf
- Planning for pre-registration and graduation is your responsibility: The above schedules and LCOB advisors, along with the course prerequisite sequences described in the FGCU Catalog and degree program sheets, should assist you in ensuring that your plans are successfully implemented. Course substitutions and prerequisite exceptions will be granted only for exceptional circumstances that are clearly beyond the student's control. Poor or lack of planning is not one of those circumstances.
- Useful FGCU Resources: Florida Gulf Coast University Catalog (http://www.fgcu.edu/catalog/) Florida Gulf Coast University Student Guide Book (http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/JudicialAffairs/) Florida Gulf Coast University Code of Conduct (http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/JudicialAffairs/) LCOB Statements: LCOB Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles: Vision: The AACSB accredited Lutgert College of Business will be nationally renowned in providing students with the education and capabilities to take leading roles in a diverse and global environment. Mission: The Lutgert College of Business educates and prepares students to address local and global business challenges. Our faculty are dedicated to student learning, scholarship, and service that enhances our academic and business communities. We build relationships that foster entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Southwest Florida Region and beyond. Core Values/Guiding Principles: Diversity: Foster a climate that enhances awareness of and respect for diversity of people and ideas, actively encouraging it among our students, faculty, and staff. Service to the Community/Connected: Address current regional issues
through extensive outreach activities and by building relationships on a local, regional, and global basis to facilitate the economic vitality and growth of Southwest Florida. Sustainability: Educate and develop future business professionals to recognize the value of and need for social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Global perspective: Emphasize the ability to perform effectively across cultures in addressing global business challenges building on the “second circle*” model. Integrity/Accountable: Maintain the highest standards of ethics, honesty, mutual respect, and accountability for our college’s faculty, staff and students. Knowledge/Innovative: Provide an academic environment emphasizing teaching and scholarship that enhances student learning and the reputation of the college. *The second circle model was created by Dr. Richard Pegnetter as a process that expands the traditional college/university to international university partnership model to include the regional business community of Southwest Florida with the regional business community of our international partner thus expanding the interaction to a “second circle”. University Statements:
- Academic Dishonesty/Cheating Policy: All students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university policies regarding issues of honesty can be found under the "Student Code of Conduct" on page 11, and under "Policies and Procedures" on pages 18 - 24 of the Student Guidebook. All students are expected to study this document which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the policy.
- Disability Accommodations Services: Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the university’s guiding principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability, please see me or contact the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall 137. The phone number is 590-7956 or TTY 590-
- Student Observance of Religious Holidays All students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect
Learning Objective Assessment Strategy
- E: Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues; demonstrate knowledge of global legal factors influencing business; or explain the importance of environmental responsibility.
- Exams, class participation, or some other type of graded work
- P: Solve business problems using analytical tools applying legal principles.
- Exams, class participation, or some other type of graded work
- C: Deliver effective oral or written presentations on legal problems related to business.
- Exams, class participation, or some other type of graded work
- K: Integrate knowledge of legal concepts across the various business disciplines.
- Exams, class participation, or some other type of graded work Additional Information This course introduces the student to legal and ethical concepts that form the foundations of business conduct in the US. It also supports the content covered in the ETS exam used to assess the BS degree program for the College of Business. When assessing the LOs above, if 90% of the students answer 80% of the question(s) correctly the assessment is exemplary; if 80% of the students answer 80% of the question(s) correctly the assessment exceeds expectations; if 70% of the student answer 80% of the question(s) correctly the assessment meets expectations; if less than 70% of the students answer 80% of the question(s) correctly, the assessment is below expectations; and if less than less than 60% of the students answer 80% of the question(s) correctly, the assessment fails. Note: The Syllabus may be changed at the discretion of the Professor as circumstances warrant, and the topics may be taught in a different order. The textbook for BUL 3130 is as follows: Cross/Miller The Legal Environment of Business : Text and Cases—Ethical, Regulatory, Global, and Corporate Issues, 8th Edition (Paperback)
Assigned Readings & Exam Schedule: Note: Be prepared to discuss the cases and problems in each of the assigned chapters. Class 1 Ch. 1 – Business and Its Legal Environment Class 2 Ch. 2 – The Court System Ch. 3 – Alternative and Online Dispute Resolution Class 3 Ch. 4 – Ethics and Business Decision Making Class 4 Ch. 5 – Constitutional Law Class 5 Ch. 6 – Administrative Law Class 6 Ch. 7 – Criminal Law and Cyber Crime Class 7 Ch. 9 – Contract Formation Ch. 10 – Contract Performance, Breach, and Remedies Ch. 11 – Sales, Leases, and E-Contracts Classes 8 & 9 Ch. 12 – Torts and Cyber Torts Ch. 13 – Strict Liability and Product Liability Class 10 Ch. 14 – Intellectual Property and Internet Law Class 11 Ch.15 – Debtor – Creditor Relations and Bankruptcy Ch. 16 – Mortgages and foreclosures Classes 12 & 13 Basic tax lecture Ch.17 – Sole Proprietorships, Franchises, and Partnerships Ch. 18 – Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships Ch. 19 - Corporations
