LAW BUSINESS 301 B1
Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy
Course Outline
Winter Term 2009
University of Alberta, Faculty of Business
Department of Marketing, Business Economics & Law
Instructor:
Douglas Peterson
Time:
MWF 10:00 10:50
Class Room:
Bus 2-5
Office:
1-33 Business Building
Telephone:
492-7578
Fax:
492-7578
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Web Site:
https://ulearn.ualberta.ca
Office Hours:
By appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to give an introduction to, and an overview of, three major areas of law
generally encountered in business and commercial law
1. Canadian Legal System
2. Contract
3. Tort.
Law as an academic subject places somewhat different demands on a student than would be
encountered in many other university courses. It requires that the student be able to communicate
clearly and effectively even when dealing with fact situations in which there is not always a clear right
or wrong answer.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
(1)
Managing the Law, The Legal Aspects of Doing Business. 2nd Edition, McInnes, Mitchell;
Prentice Hall
(2)
Course Notes: Provided on the class website (Ulearn).
(3)
Text Book website. www.pearsoned.ca/mcinnes includes a study guide section, Internet
exercises, online glossary, and links to relevant websites.
EVALUATION
Exam
Value
Midterm #1 30%
Midterm #2 30%
Final
40%
Date
Monday, February 2, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Chapters Covered
Chapters 1, 2, 7, 8
Chapters 9 ,10, 11, 12
Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6
Examinations: You will be graded in this course by means of your performance on three
closed book examinations based on the material in the text and the material presented in the
lectures. The exams are not cumulative (Please see the schedule above)
Examinations will be a combination of multiple choice and true/false questions on the textbook,
handouts and material covered in class. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure they have all
the required material.
Students are expected to write the examinations the at assigned times. No make-up exams will
be given for missed midterms. If a student misses a mid-term examination due to illness
(doctors note required) or other valid reason approved by the instructor, the weight of the midterm will be added on to the final exam. If a student does not have a valid reason for missing
the midterm, then the student will receive a score of 0 on the midterm. If you must miss the
final exam you can make arrangements to write a deferred final according to University Policy.
University Calendar link: https://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/calendar/Regulations-andInformation/Academic-Regulation/23.4.html
Grading: You will be graded according to University policy found at:
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/gfcpolicymanual/policymanualsection61-6.cfm
You will only be graded against other students in your same section. It is my desire to be readily
accessible to students. If you are having difficulty with any part of the course, please come and see me
during the assigned office hours or by appointment. The best time to ask questions is after class. The
best way to contact me is by email.
Lectures:
The Chapters will be discussed in the following order:
1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 3, 4, 5, 6.
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
"Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar."
(GFC 29 SEP 2003)
"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.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm and avoid any behaviour 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."
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