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BUSINESS LAW 432 X50
The Legal Regulation of Business Course Outline
Winter Term 2018
University of Alberta, Faculty of Business
Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law
Class Section Start End Day Room
B LAW 432 X50 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Thursday Bus 1 10
INSTRUCTORS: Jodi Keil, B.A., LL.B.
Pam Gill, B.COMM., LL.B.
EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
COURSE WEBSITE: https://ulearn.ualberta.ca
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
“An examination of the principles of law that underlie the administrative regulation of business by governmental agencies. A representative agency from each of the three levels of government will be analyzed to determine how it is created, what power it possesses, how it uses its powers and how its powers are constrained.”
Practically every action taken in business is regulated by a variety of government departments and statutory boards. Administrative law is the rules that govern how these government entities exercise their authority. This course is designed to introduce students to t he l e ga l p ri n ci p le s un de rl yin g go ve rn me nt a c ti on , as wel l a s t he p ra ct ic a l kn o wle dge i mp o rt an t when de al in g wit h go ve rn me nt ac t o rs.
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2 | P a g e Law as an academic subject places somewhat different demands on a student than would be encountered in many other university courses.
- This course requires a high level of understanding of and self-expression in the English language.
- Students will frequently encounter fact situations in which there is not always a clear right answer.
- Students are expected to be comfortable with internet research and navigation.
COURSE MATERIALS:
1. Textbook:
- There is no required textbook for this class. However, if students find themselves needing supplemental reading material, the following texts are recommended:
o Sara Blake, Administrative Law in Canada, 5th Edition, 2011.
o David Jones and Anne de Villars, Principles of Administrative law, 6th Edition, 2014.
2. Lectures:
- PowerPoint slides used in this course will be posted on the course website prior to being discussed in class.
3. Additional materials:
- Due to the nature of this course, there will be a significant amount of required reading in the form of additional materials, either as handouts or posted on the course website. This material will include:
o Case law o Legislation
o Administrative decisions o Websites
o Government publications
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they have reviewed the required materials. D u e t o t h e u n i q u e n a t u r e o f t h i s c l a s s , i t i s n o t
r e c o m m e n d e d t o m i s s a c l a s s e x c e p t i n e x t r a o r d i n a r y c i r c u m s t a n c e s . If a 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 LECTURES:
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
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EVALUATION:
Item Value Date Other Info
Class
Participation
10% Throughout Demonstrated preparedness through discussion and questions.
Assignment (Parts A&B)
50% Friday, March 16, 2018 5:00 pm
By e-mail only to [email protected] See course website for assignment specifics
Final Exam 40% Take Home – due April 12, 2018, no later than 9:30 PM
Exam questions will be handed out in class 3 weeks prior to exam (March 22, 2018).
Questions are a combination of short and long answer.
By e-mail only to [email protected]
You will be graded in this course by means of your performance on a two-part assignment (Part A: Research Project, Part B: Tribunal Review) and a final exam. The exams will be written during class time, and be a combination of short to long answer (from a paragraph to a page and a half) questions covering the entire course.
If the student must miss a final exam, he/she is encouraged to refer to University Policy respecting the possibility of arrangements to write a deferred final:
https://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/Regulations-and-Information/Academic- regulation/23.4.html.
GRADING:
Student’s grades will be based upon a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in a class. Letter grades will correspond to the following descriptors:
Descriptor Letter Grade Grade Point Value Approximate % (not rounded)
Excellent
A+ 4.0 >93%-100%
A 4.0 86%-<93%
A- 3.7 80%-<86%
Good B+ 3.3 77%-<80%
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B 3.0 73%-<77%
B- 2.7 70%-<73%
Satisfactory
C+ 2.3 67%-<70%
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 0%-<50%
Note: F4 denotes eligibility of a student to apply for a re-examination of a course.
Students are encouraged to refer to University policy:
https://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/Regulations-and-Information/Academic- Regulation/23.4.html
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR AND POLICIES:
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
Policy about course outlines can be found in Course Requirements, Evaluation Procedures and Grading of the University Calendar.
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.
DISCLAIMER:
Instructors may alter syllabus on reasonable notice.