VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY REGINALD F.

LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COBU 170 Legal, Ethical and Digital Environments Fall Semester 2013 INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE ROOM NUMBER: OFFICE PHONE: E-MAIL: Office Hours for Spring 2013 Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Other Times by Appointment THIS COURSE MUST BE PASSED WITH A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER FOR ALL BUSINESS MAJORS. 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Time 10:50 - 12:30 & 1:50 - 4:00 10 -12:30 10:50 - 12:30 & 1:50 - 3:30 Christopher Doval 219 Singleton Hall N/A cdoval@vsu.edu

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Legal, Ethical and Digital Environments is an introduction to the legal system as it pertains to modern business in the United States. This course traverses the history of the legal system from its roots in morality until modern day where students will tackle the substantive legal principles that often effect business, particularly from the perspective of an entrepreneur. Upon completion, students will have a foundational understanding of a variety of legal and ethical concerns that may affect the ownership and operation of a modern business and the ramifications such concerns may have upon said businesses. Furthermore, students will be challenged to rethink their values, how they learn, and develop critical thinking skills within the scope of a course on legal studies.

2. STUDENT PREPARATION, DETAILED DESCRIPTION, AND REQUIREMENTS OF EACH CLASS ASSIGNMENT: Students must self-enroll in the course with this URL: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/BXPM7G. ***All content listed under a particular day is to be completed before class that day! 3. COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Conduct cost/benefit financial analyses of sustainability issues facing organizations 2. Make knowledgeable sustainability recommendations based on tangible and intangible considerations 3. Understand how sustainability is critical from a personal perspective and business perspective, including but not limited to: technology, finance, marketing, ethics and management Specifically, students will increase their knowledge, skills and abilities in vital management areas including but not limited to: 1. Critical thinking and decision making 2. Financial analysis and reporting

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3. Professional communication skills including business writing, conducting professional and effective meetings, making professional presentations, giving and receiving constructive feedback and time management 4. Effective team development and management, including problem solving and conflict resolution 5. Individual self-awareness about personal responsibility and contribution to global sustainability 6. Leadership, including dealing with conflict and decision making 7. Individual, team, and leadership problem solving 4. REQUIRED TEXT: See Learning Community for link to Flatworld Book 5. SCHOOL AOL LEARNING GOALS ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE ARE: Problem solving and analytical thinking Critical and Interdisciplinary Systems Thinking Effective internet research for problem solving Global understanding of ethical, political, and legal business sustainability issues Professional communication including writing, presenting, collaboration, and effective meeting management

6. ASSURANCE OF LEARNING: Must show a strong relation with School AOL goals to each KSA 1, 2, 4, 5

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) S1: Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to business situations that involve legal, ethical and social dimensions. K1: Understand the legal ramifications of being an employer within a digital and physical space.

KSA will be in covered in this course in the following areas Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis

AOLs will be assessed in the following manner Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products

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A1: Analyzing a Code of Ethics for an organization. K2: Trace the historical development of U.S. law, the U.S. court system, legal terminology and legal procedures. K3: Understand the different forms of business structures and ownership. S2: Write case analyses related to business organizations and their legal environments. A2: Analyze and distinguish the difference between various agency relationships. A3: Define and explain different types of torts that apply to business and product liability. K4: Identify the legal impact of contracts. S3: Identify and distinguish the various types of intellectual property rights.

Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis Readings/Lecture/Discussion Self-Instruction through Research Readings/Lecture/Discussion Self-Instruction through Research Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis Readings/Lecture/Discussion Team Discussions/Analysis

Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products Exams and Quizzes; Individual Work Product Exams and Quizzes; Individual Work Product Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products Exams and Quizzes; Individual and Team Work Products

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7. GRADING SCALE: 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 A B C D F

BUSINESS STUDENTS MUST PASS THIS COURSE WITH AT LEAST A GRADE OF C. 8. WRITTEN STUDENT SUBMISSIONS: All written assignments will be checked for plagiarism using Safe Assign Software. 9. GRADING DISTRIBUTION 1. Assignments:

40%

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2. Mid-Term: 3. Final Exam:

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11. DESCRIPTION OF THE TYPES OF EXAMS ADMINISTERED IN THIS COURSE: Exams will contain a variety of question formats, i.e., multiple choice, true or false, short answer and essay. Exams will encompass all covered material. 12. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Any student who feels she or he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a documented disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the office of Students with Disabilities Program at (804) 524-5061 or Memorial Hall, Room 409, to coordinate your reasonable accommodations. For more information about the program, please visit the website at http://www.vsu.edu/pages/323.asp 18. STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Students are required to read and abide by the School of Business policies, full-versions can be found on Black Board for this course or on the School of Business web portal. The Policies include but are not limited to: Zero-Tolerance Principles Administrative Withdrawal Policy Student Attendance Policy Student Code of Ethics/Conduct Student Dress Code Student Lab Code of Ethics/Conduct Please and memorize instructors specific guidelines as noted in this syllabus

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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY REGINALD F. LEWIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Fall 2013 - STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT Part I: Instructor Completed Section: Instructors Name Course Name and Number Time and days class meets Part II: Student Completed Section: Students Name (Please Print) Students Major Students Local Home Telephone Number Students Cell Phone Number Students Email Address Students Local Address or University Post Box # Students Permanent Address Students Permanent Home Telephone Number I have received a copy of the course syllabus for the above course and am responsible for reading and adhering to the School of Business policies, which are located on BlackBoard. I have read the syllabus and agree to abide by it. By signing below, I agree that I understand my instructor has the right to request that I be administratively withdrawn from the course for any violation of University policies, School of Business policies, and/or the class syllabus.

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I am aware that Business Majors must earn a grade of C or better to pass this class. DATE: ________________ SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________

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