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BUSINESS LAW 301
Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy Course Outline Winter Term 2021
University of Alberta, Faculty of Business
Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law
Class Section Course Delivery Details
B LAW 301 B2 This course will be delivered entirely ONLINE using the following methods:
- A series of topical videos
- Weekly live class discussion during scheduled class time (12 pm to 12:50 pm MST, Fridays, unless otherwise indicated)
- McInnes, Mitchell et al. Managing the Law, the Legal Aspects of Doing Business, Custom Edition for the University of Alberta (Volume 1) Toronto, ON:
(Pearson Education Canada) - Electronically available readings
INSTRUCTORS: Pam Gill, B. COMM., LL.B.
EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: by virtual appointment on email request COURSE WEBSITE: https://eclass.srv.ualberta.ca
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to introduce students to the Canadian legal system and substantive areas of law of particular interest to the student interested in law affecting business. The student will acquire a general knowledge of the principles of the Canadian common law legal system pertaining to tort, contract, business organization and employment law. In addition, the student will be able to apply given principles to a business scenario in order to gauge potential liability issues and analyze risk management strategies.
COURSE MATERIALS:
1. McInnes, Mitchell et al. Managing the Law, the Legal Aspects of Doing Business, Custom Edition for the University of Alberta (Volume 1) Toronto, ON: (Pearson Education
Canada)
2. Chapter Outline/Powerpoints
- A Chapter Outline/Powerpoint will be posted on eclass that will list:
o The topics to be addressed (via videos and the Friday live lecture) o Recommended readings
o A series of questions designed to facilitate learning and for discussion at the Friday live lectures)
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3. Video Lectures
o Lectures will be delivered via a series of YouTube style videos o Links will be posted on eclass
4. eclass discussions
o Every Friday between 12:00-12:50 pm MST the instructors will host a live online recap of the previous week’s topic and an introduction of the next week’s materials.
o This lecture will not be recorded – students are expected to attend the live discussion.
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they have the required materials. If the student misses a class, he/she is encouraged to consult with a fellow student to obtain the missed information; the instructor will not respond to emails for this purpose.
RECORDING AND DISSEMINATING COURSE MATERIALS:
Audio or video recording, digital or otherwise, of lectures, labs, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an approved accommodation plan. Student or instructor content, digital or otherwise, created and/or used within the context of the course is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the content author(s).
EVALUATION:
You will be graded in this course by means of your performance on 4 quizzes and 1 Court Watch assignment. Quizzes will be in multiple-choice format. Quizzes will be available for 50 minutes, from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm MST on the date scheduled.
Item Value Date Other Info
Quiz 1 15% Monday, February 1,
2021 at 12:00 pm MST
Chapters 1-2
Quiz 2 25% Monday, March 1,
2021 at 12:00 pm MST
Chapters 3-6
Quiz 3 25% Monday, March 22,
2021 at 12:00 pm MST
On Chapter 7-9
Quiz 4 25% Monday, April 12,
2021 at 12:00 pm MST
On Chapter 10-12 Court Watch 10% Friday, April 16, 2021
by 5:00 pm MST
Submitted through eclass, see eclass for assignment specifics
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GRADING:
The University of Alberta Assessment and Grading Policy is found at
https://policiesonline.ualberta.ca/PoliciesProcedures/Pages/DispPol.aspx?PID=101.
Students’ grades will be based upon a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in the class. Letter grades will correspond to the following descriptors:
Descriptor Letter Grade Grade Point Value
Approximate raw
% score
A+ 4.0 >93%-100%
Excellent A 4.0 86%-<93%
A- 3.7 80%-<86%
B+ 3.3 77%-<80%
Good B 3.0 73%-<77%
B- 2.7 70%-<73%
C+ 2.3 67%-<70%
Satisfactory C 2.0 63%-<67%
C- 1.7 60%-<63%
Poor D+ 1.3 55%-<60%
Minimal Pass D 1.0 50%-<55%
Failure F or F4 0.0 <50%
Note: F4 denotes eligibility of a student to apply for a re-examination of a course.
DEFERRED QUIZZES:
Students are expected to write the quizzes at the assigned times. No make-up quizzes will be given. If a student misses a quiz due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control such as hospitalization or another valid reason, as approved by the instructor, then the weight of that quiz will be distributed evenly among the other quizzes. If a student does not have a valid reason that has been approved by the instructor for the missing of a quiz, then the student will receive a “0” for the missed quiz.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments received after 5 pm on Friday, April 9, 2021 will receive a grade of 0.
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS:
Policy about course outlines can be found in the Course Requirements, Evaluation Procedures and Grading section of the University Calendar.
https://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=806#course-requirements,- evaluation-procedures-and-grading
Students should also be aware of the University calendar link available for perusal:
https://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/Regulations-and-Information/Academic- Regulation/23.4.html
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ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.governance.ualberta.ca) and avoid any behavior which could potentially result in
suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence.
Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
