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Fall 2015 
BA 3021 
Susan F. Clade 
University of New Orleans 
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SYLLABUS 
BA 3021- Business Law  Instructor: Susan F. Clade, J.D. 
Section 601     UNO Office: KH 352 
Tuesday 6-8:45 p.m.  Office Hours: Before/After Class; By appointment  
FALL 2015    Phone: (504) 569-2971 (Law office) 
     E-mail: sclade@uno.edu     
     
 
1) Description of Course 
 
 This course examines various areas of business law in order to introduce the 
student to basic concepts, legal principles and terminology related thereto.  The course 
includes the presentation of factual situations that might arise in the everyday business 
environment in order to help the student develop his/her ability to identify legal issues 
inherent in those factual situations and assess the validity of any potential legal disputes 
that he/she may face in the world of business.  The subjects considered in this course 
include commercial paper, secured transactions, federal securities laws and regulations, 
financial reporting, ethical and legal responsibilities of accountants and other law-related 
topics that may be covered by the standard CPA exam. 
 
 Completion of BA 3010, Legal Environment of Business, is a pre-requisite 
for this course. 
 
2) Learning Objectives 
 
a. To understand basic legal concepts and the impact of the legal, ethical 
and international environment on business organizations and in the 
marketplace. 
 
b. To understand the factors that determine the resolution of legal disputes 
and when an attorney should be consulted to provide guidance and/or 
representation. 
 
c. To recognize the importance of defining and implementing ethical 
standards and policies of social responsibility that will create enduring 
relationships between business organizations and their customers/clients 
and work to the general benefit of society as a whole. 
 
d. To understand the global environment in which business is done and to 
recognize the differences in legal and ethical systems among the different 
countries in which the business may operate. 
 
e. To enhance the student’s critical thinking abilities re: legal and ethical 
dilemmas and their resolution. 
 
  
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3) Required Text (available only from UNO Bookstore) 
 
a. Textbook: Business Law (Custom Edition - 13th Edition 2015) by Clarkson, 
Miller and Cross - ISBN 9781337042734 
 
4) Instructor’s Policies 
 
 a. Expectations for Students 
 
Assigned chapters from the text are listed on the last page of this syllabus.  
Students should read the assigned chapters prior to coming to class.  Please note that 
there is a great deal of material covered in this course, and a substantial amount 
of individual study outside of the classroom is required.  Students who anticipate 
that they will be unable or unwilling to attend class on a regular basis and to devote 
sufficient time to studying on their own should carefully consider whether to remain in 
this course. 
 
 Students should prepare for each class by reading the assigned chapter(s) in the 
text and being prepared to discuss the main issues and concepts analyzed in each 
chapter.  The “Concept Summaries” and other study tools provided in each chapter of 
the text may be particularly helpful in this regard.    
 
 b. Course Content  
 
 Class will consist of lectures by the Instructor covering the course material 
assigned for each class and class discussion of issues related to the assigned material. 
Some of the “Questions and Case Problems” set forth at the end of each chapter, as 
well as cases discussed in the text and other hypothetical situations presented in class, 
may serve as a basis for questions that appear on the tests and on the final exam. 
 
 Certain issues which are not covered by the assigned chapters or which may not 
be covered by the text (for example, issues and concepts arising under Louisiana law) 
also may be discussed by the Instructor.  Examinations may be based on both the 
assigned chapters and the material discussed in class. 
 
Weekly assignments regarding certain “Questions and Case Problems” 
presented at the end of each chapter must be turned in by the next weekly class 
meeting.  They may be submitted by hard copy in class or by email any time before they 
are due. 
 
c. Extra Credit 
 
At the sole discretion of your Instructor, extra credit may be earned by students 
but only if the criteria listed below are met: 
1. the student must regularly attend class;  
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2.  student must have previously sought assistance from the Instructor; and 
3.  student requires extra credit work to improve his/her final grade from an 
“F” to a “D” or a “D” to a “C”. 
Extra credit work will be assigned only at the end of the semester and will 
NEVER be allowed to improve a student’s final course grade from a “C” to a “B” or a 
“B” to an “A”. 
d. Make-up Tests 
 Students are expected to take all tests at the scheduled time. 
 
 Requests to take a make-up test based on medical excuse MUST be 
documented, and if at all possible, the student MUST notify the Instructor PRIOR TO 
the test’s being given.  If the student fails to give advance notice to the Instructor, the 
student may receive a grade of zero for the test.   
 
Requests to take a make-up test for any other reason besides illness (e.g., death 
in family, car accident, job-related matter, family emergency, etc.) must be documented 
and will be granted at the sole discretion of the Instructor.  Advance notice MUST be 
given when possible.  If the Instructor deems the excuse unsatisfactory, the student will 
receive a grade of zero for the test.  Under no circumstances will a make-up test be 
given if a student misses a test for any reason that is not beyond the student’s control. 
 
e. Miscellaneous 
 
During all tests and the final exam, cell phones, laptops, and/or other electronic 
devices may not be in your possession or within your reach. 
 
All bookbags, backpacks, purses, or other personal items shall be placed at the 
front of the classroom during all tests or exams.  The Instructor reserves the right to 
have seating arrangements changed for all tests or exams and a photo ID may be 
requested and required at any test or exam. 
 
Tape recording of lectures is prohibited without express consent of your 
Instructor. 
  
 For all of the reasons above, class attendance is strongly urged.  Roll will be 
taken each class.  Students are expected to arrive on time and to return to class 
following the mid-class break at approximately 7:30 p.m. 
 
5) Grading 
 
There will be three (3) tests in addition to the final exam.  The test and the final 
exam will be weighted as shown below with each question worth one (1) point. The 
tests and final exam will usually be in multiple choice format and are to be taken using a 
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blue or green AScantron.@  However, the Instructor may choose to make any given test 
or the final exam objective (multiple choice, true/false) and/or subjective (short answer, 
discussion, problem solving). 
 
The student’s final grade for the course will be comprised of the following: 
 
 a) Test 1    - 50 points 
 b) Test 2    - 50 points 
 c) Test 3    - 50 points 
 d) Written Answers to  
  Questions and Case Problems 
  assigned weekly  - 50 points 
e) Final Exam (Cumulative) - 100 points 
 
   TOTAL  - 300 points 
 
Final grades will be calculated by totaling the points earned and applying the following 
grading scale: 
 
 A = 270 – 300 points 
 B = 240 – 269 points 
 C = 210 – 239 points 
 D = 180 – 209 points 
 F =    0 – 179 points 
 
 The final exam is cumulative – it will cover all material for the entire course.  
Each of the three tests will cover only new material covered since the last test. 
 
6) Statement on Academic Integrity 
 
 Academic integrity is fundamental to the process of learning and evaluating 
academic performance.  Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.  Academic 
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:  cheating, plagiarism, tampering 
with academic records and examinations, falsifying identity, and being an accessory to 
acts of academic dishonesty.  Refer to the UNO Judicial Code for further information.  
The Code is available online at: 
http://www.uno.edu/%7Estlf/Policy%20Manual/student_policy_manual_frames.htm  
 
7) Statement on Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 
 
 It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable 
accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to 
participate in course activities or to meet course requirements.  Students with disabilities 
should contact the Office of Disability Services as well as their Instructor to discuss their 
individual needs for accommodations.  For more information, please go to 
http://www.ods/uno.edu. 
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8) Statement on Student Conduct 
 At all times students are expected to be polite, courteous, respectful, and kind to 
one another, the Instructor and/or any visitors or guests to our class.  Rudeness will not 
be tolerated. 
 We shall be meeting in a formal classroom setting each week.  Although there 
will be an atmosphere of informality at times in the classroom, please do not address 
your Instructor by her first name.  Such familiarity is not appropriate in such a 
setting. 
 
BA 3021    Syllabus 
 
 
Aug. 25 - Chapters 5 (Business Ethics) and 47 (Professional Liability) 
 
 Sept.   1 - Chapter 47; Chapter 42 (Securities Laws) 
   8 - Chapter 42; Chapter 4 (Business & Constitution) 
  15 - Chapter 4; Chapter 24 (International Law) 
  22 - TEST 1; Chapter 25 (Negotiable Instruments) 
  29 - Chapters 25 and 26 (Negotiable Instruments) 
 
Oct.   6 - Chapters 26 and 27 (Negotiable Instruments) 
  13 - Chapter 27; Chapter 29 (Creditors’ Rights) 
  20 - TEST 2; Chapter 29 (con.’d.) 
  27 - Bankruptcy (handout) 
 
Nov.  3 - Chapter 30 (Secured Transactions) 
  10 - Chapter 30; Chapter 32 (Agency Formation) 
  17 - Chapter 32; Chapter 33 (Agency Liability) 
24 - TEST 3: Chapter 34 (Employment/Immigration Law) 
 
 Dec. 21 - Chapter 34; Chapter 35 (Employment Discrimination) 
 
 
 
FINAL EXAM  Tuesday, December 8, 2015; Time – TBA 
 
 
 


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