BSNS 1663 Legal and Social Env of Business Syllabus H01 Spring 2026

Kankakee Community College Syllabus

Course prefix and number: BSNS 1663.H01 - hybrid

Course title: Legal and Social Environment of Business

Credit hours: 3.0 Lecture hours: 3.0 Clinical/Lab hours: 0.0

Catalog description: This course involves the study of the political, business, social, and legal forces that affect activities of modern business. The course will consider judicial processes, federal controls, and regulations. This course is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior institution where they will major in business.

Faculty

Andrew Webber

815-802-8850

awebber@kcc.edu

Business and Technology Division 815-802-8650

Office Location W102

Dean                                                    Assistant Dean

Paul Carlson                                          Katelynn Ohrt

Office location V101                             Office location V101

815-802-8858                                       815-802-8859

pcarlson@kcc.edu                                kohrt@kcc.edu

Business Division Office

W102

815-802-8850

Textbook

The Legal Environment of Business, by Meiners / Ringleb / Edwards, 14^th edition, 2023

ISBN: 978-0-3574-5172-4

Classes will consist of power point notes, discussions, class assignments, quizzes and exams.

Course Goals and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the elements of law and the judicial process
2. Define the elements of traditional business law
3. Explain the regulatory environment of business

General Education Goals and Objectives

The general education program at KCC is designed to enable students to acquire communication and reasoning skills at a level reflecting college-level learning. Students who complete the general education program will be able to examine complex topics and apply systematic processes to form conclusions. The specific general education objectives addressed in this course are:

Ethical Reasoning: Students will apply skills in ethical reasoning and come to understand the ways ethical issues affect individual behaviors, individual lifestyles, and public life.

Inquiry and Analysis: Students will examine complex topics and apply systematic processes resulting in formed conclusions.

Evaluation

The grading for the course will be based on: 16 quizzes, mid-term exam, final exam, and class participation (discussion posts and assignments).

The weights for each of these factors is as follows:

Each quiz = 2.5% x 16 = 40% of final grade A = 90 -100

On campus Mid‑term exam = 20% B = 80 ‑ 89

On campus Final exam = 20% C = 70 ‑ 79

Participation = 20% D = 60 ‑ 69

-discussions and assignments F = 0 – 59

____________

100%

Course Policies

Late Work

Late work will not be accepted. Work may be completed early. Contact instructor with any questions.

Participation

Your participation in the course is determined by the timeliness and quality in which you complete required course activities (including weekly logins, discussion postings, and assignments). These activities will be monitored for on time submission, completeness and quality. Your participation grade for the course will be based on the following point scale:

10 = outstanding quality 8 = high quality 6 = satisfactory quality

4 = quality below satisfactory level 2 = partial work 0 = failure to complete assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How often should I login to the course?

A. To stay on top of course activities, you should login at least 3-5 times a week.

Q. What if I can’t get into CANVAS?

A. Contact the ITS Helpdesk at (815) 802-8900.

Q. How do I communicate with the teacher or other students?

A. Login to the course and click on View Inbox, then click Compose Message. I will respond to e-mail as soon as possible.

Q. How do I submit writing assignments?

A. Click on Lessons, click appropriate Unit, and then click Assignments. Follow the listed instructions.

Q. How do I take quizzes?

A. Quizzes are taken online in CANVAS. Click on Lessons, click appropriate Unit, and then click Quizzes. Quizzes are open book, but timed and must be completed in one continuous session.

Q. How do I check my grades?

A. Click on Report. Under Category, scroll down to Grades. Click Run.

Q. How do I take the midterm and final exam?

A. The midterm and final exams will be taken on campus. No notes will be permitted. There will be 1 evening time for both exams. See your schedule for dates and times. If it is impossible for you take the midterm or final exam at the scheduled times, contact your instructor in advance to make arrangements to take the exam in the Testing Center (room D218) at an alternate time.

College Policies

Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date without receiving a punitive final grade. Students should use Change of Schedule forms which are available in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms to Student Services or through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” in this course, log into KCConnect and click on “my registration statement” under Academic Profile.

Code of Conduct

Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.

College Resources

Academic Skills Center

Tutorial Assistance – The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in or email basis at askthetutors@kcc.edu to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses and individual skill development activities. The Learning Assistance Center, L335/339, is the location of most tutorial services. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring.

Learning Laboratory – The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring .

Office of Disability Services – KCC offers advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies. Students will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For disability services, go to room L326, Tel: 815-802-8632.

Learning Resource Center

The LRC provides a variety of services free to students (print, audio, video, cd-rom and microfilm collections, computers etc.).

The LRC is available to you Monday through Saturday. For specific hours, go to http://www.kcc.edu//library .

Course Calendar

See the online schedule under the Lessons tab.

Copyright

The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further Information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at http://www.kcc.edu/copyright.

Syllabus Disclaimer

Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.