Course Syllabus
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Materials
Textbook: We will be using Dynamic Business Law 5th Edition by Kubasek, Browne, Dhooge, Herron, and Barkacs through an online service that can be accessed and purchased via the McGraw-Hill Connect Link.
Proctoring service: Your midterm and final exams will be proctored by Examity. This service will cost $6.00 per exam. More information is provided in the "Start Here" Module.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
| Exam 1 | Midterm Exam | 35 |
| Exam 2 | Final Exam | 35 |
| Assignments | Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios | 20 |
| Participation | Reading, pre-session questions, Live Sessions | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Scale
In assigning grades I consider the overall class performance in determining the final grade cutoffs. However, the following are minimum cut-offs to earn the grades indicated: A-90%, B-80%, C-70%, D-60%.
Course Components
Participation
In order to get the most out of this course, you will need to actively engage with the course material and Live Sessions. I expect you to prepare for the Live Session by doing the assigned readings, which are provided in an online format which actively tailors the material to your particular needs.
As you work your way through the readings and application activities, make a note of any questions you have and/or any issues you'd like me to elaborate on during the Live Session. Post your questions on the "Questions for the Live Session" discussion board in each module. Then read the posts of other students and 'like' the ones you'd like to discuss during the Live Session. The questions with the most 'likes' will help me prioritize which questions to address during the Live Session.
Live Sessions
Each week, our class will meet online in real time. During this session, I will select some of the questions you posted and respond to them. Then I will elaborate on the readings.
You'll get credit for joining the session. If your schedule prevents you from joining one week, don't worry. I will post a recording of our session. You can watch the recording and submit a paragraph summarizing the key points in order to earn full points.
Assignments
Application-based activities provide valuable practice using problem-solving skills by applying your knowledge to realistic scenarios. You'll progress from understanding basic concepts to using your knowledge to analyze complex scenarios and solve problems.
Exams
There are two exams in this course, a midterm and a final. The midterm will assess your mastery over the learning objectives from the first half of the course. The final exam will assess your mastery over the second half of the course.
Each exam will be available after our Live Session through 11:59 PM on the first Saturday after the Live Session has been completed, and you will have 2 hours to complete the exam.
In our course, the midterm and final exams will be proctored by Examity. More information about how to register for the proctoring service is provided in the "Start Here" module.
Course Policies
Communication
There is only one communication medium used in this course: Canvas. If you are attempting to contact me privately, send me a message on Canvas. If I'm contacting you privately, I will send you a message on Canvas. If I'm contacting the class as a whole, I'll either send a group message on Canvas or make an announcement on Canvas. Do not attempt to contact me via email. Do not call my law office.
Due to the online nature of this course, office hours will take place on Zoom and will be by appointment only. Please reach out to me with your availability whenever you'd like to request an appointment so we can arrange a mutually agreeable time to have a Zoom meeting.
I will aim to reply to your Help Board postings and Canvas messages within 48 hours.
Late Policy
No late work will be accepted.
If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact me prior to the assignment due date, or as soon as possible in the case of an emergency.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STUDENT SUPPORT
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Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
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