Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Materials
Business Law: The Ethical, Global, and E-Commerce Environment. (McGraw-Hill/Irwin), by Jane Mallor, et al. ISBN: 978-0-07-773371-1.
The textbook will be supplemented by additional cases and articles. These materials will be made available in the course modules.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | Case briefs + Problems & Problem Cases | 30% |
| Fundamentals Exam | Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Paper | Comprehensive - Apply concepts and principles to real world scenario | 30% |
| Participation | Discussion board (Questions/Current Events) + Live Session Attendance | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
A-90+ B-80+ C-70+ D-60+ F-<60
Course Components
Assignments
Cases
You will read cases in every module. These cases provide concrete examples of the rules stated in the text. We will discuss some of these cases during the Live Session. To help you prepare for our class discussion, you'll be required to brief one of the cases. During the Live Session, you may be called upon to lead discussion or answer questions about your assigned case.
Problems
In each module you'll be asked to respond to a set of problems and problem cases. These are an opportunity for you to apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios. As you work through these problems, make a note of any questions you may have. We can discuss these during the Live Sessions.
**Both assignments are due by noon on the day of the Live Session.
Fundamentals Exam
The Fundamentals Exam will consist of a mix of short answer and long-answer essay questions as well as application questions concerning a case. The exam will test students’ ability to demonstrate: a) their understanding of key frameworks, perspectives, concepts, ideas and tools introduced in the course; b) their ability to relate these frameworks, perspectives, concepts, ideas, and tools to one another; and c) their ability to creatively apply these frameworks, perspectives, concepts, ideas, and tools in differing contexts. The exam will cover material from the following course lectures: Foundations of Law (chapters 1, 2 &4); Torts and I.P. Law (chapters 6,7, & 8); Contracts (chapters 9,10,11,12,17 & 18); Sales (chapters 19,20 & 22); and Corporations and Regulation of Business (chapters 37,41,42 & 43). The exam will be take-home and open-book.
Final Paper
The Final Paper will be due at the beginning of the final class meeting.. Students will be given choice of three (3) different topics to explore and evaluate as the central subject matter of their paper. These 3 topics will be determined collectively by the instructor and the students at the mid-way point of the class. Each topic will relate to current events affecting aerospace and defense and will specifically involve legal principles covered by the course. The paper should be between 7 and 10 pages in length and is expected to provide evidence of sharp, critical thinking skills, command of the material covered in class, and a practical and action-oriented approach to current legal issues facing the aerospace and defense industry.
Participation
To get the most out of this course, it is vital that you actively engage in all aspects of the learning experience. To deepen your learning, you are expected to apply concepts and processes, reflect on key issues and collaborate with your peers to co-construct knowledge. Your participation will count toward your final grade and will be comprised of these course components:
Discussion
While you read the text and cases or work through the problems, you may find you have questions about the material that you would like me to clarify or elaborate on. Post your questions on the Pre-class Discussion Board ahead of the Live Session and I’ll choose a few to discuss. Please post by noon on the day of the Live Session. This will give me time to read through everything before we meet.
Live Sessions
Each week, our class will meet in real time. During our time together, I’ll answer your questions and provide a live lecture. If your schedule prevents you from joining us, you can watch the recording of the session later. Students who cannot attend live will earn participation points by reviewing the recording and doing a make-up activity.
Course Policies
Communication
Students can contact Professor Kinsinger by Canvas or e-mail, 24 hours a day. Students should expect to receive a reply within 24 hours for inquiries made between Monday and Friday. Professor Kinsinger can be contacted on weekends, but often spends weekends in remote locations, away from civilization. Accordingly, replies to weekend inquiries may not be prompt.
Late Policy
Assignments are expected to be completed and delivered in a timely manner. In the event of unavoidable circumstances that may require an assignment to be delivered late, the student should contact Professor Kinsinger in advance in order to determine whether the assignment will be accepted late, and with or without penalty.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
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Online Library
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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 Accessibility and 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 at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 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.
Course Summary:
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