AEB 4123: Agricultural andNatural Resource Law

COURSE SYLLABUS

SPRING 2006

TUESDAY

4TH AND 5TH PERIODS

[10:40AM - 12:35PM]

THURSDAY

5TH PERIOD

[11:45AM - 12:35PM]

MCCARTY HALL A, ROOM 2196

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Dean of Student’s Office109 Peabody Hall

352-392-1261

AEB 4123 [Section 0084] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agricultural and Natural Resource Law

Spring 2006

Course Syllabus

Tuesday [4th and 5th Periods, 10:40am - 12:35pm]Thursday [5th Period, 11:45am - 12:35pm]

McCarty Hall A, Room 2196

Instructor: Dr. Michael T. OlexaOffice: McCarty B, Room 2126

Phone: 392-1881, extension 327Email: olexa@ufl.edu

Office Hours: Tues., 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Secretary: Vicki JenkinsOffice: McCarty B, Room G-104Phone 392-1881, extension 300

Text Instructor text is to be purchased at Target Copy 1412 West University Avenue / 376-3826 or3422 SW Archer Road / 372-1171

Course Objectives1. Introduce the student to Agricultural Law.2. To encourage the student’s analysis of legal issues and concepts as applied to agriculture.3. To generate critical thinking in matters related to agricultural production, natural resources, and

environmental liability.4. To provide students with practical information that can be used personally and professionally.

AttendanceAttendance is important. The student’s success in this class will be dependent upon theirparticipation and the amount and quality of effort expended. Students will be held responsible formaterial covered in class. Subsequently, class absences can be costly. Students will be allowed two(2) unexcused class absences. Students with more than two (2) unexcused absences will be notifiedin writing and dropped a full letter grade. Roll will be taken. Students are expected to attend classif guest seminars are scheduled. Students are expected to arrive on time. For every two late arrivals,the student will be penalized one-half a letter grade.

If you miss a class and want to be excused, you must have written approval from the Dean ofStudent’s Office. The contact information is:

DISABILITY CLAUSE: ANY STUDENT WHO FEELS THAT AN ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY IS IN ORDER

IS ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT WITH THE INSTRUCTOR DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF

CLASS. STUDENTS REQUESTING CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATION MUST FIRST

REGISTER WITH THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE. THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

WILL PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO THE STUDENT WHO MUST THEN PRO VIDE THIS

DOCUMENTATION TO THE INSTRUCTOR WHEN REQUESTING ACCOMMODATION.

EATING, DRINKING AND READING NEWSPAPERS ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING CLASS. GUEST

SPEAKERS ARE TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE STUDENT’S FULL ATTENTION. CELLULAR PHONES ARE NOT TO

BE U SED IN CLA SS. TURN THEM OFF !

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There are no makeup exams. Students missing an exam will

be required to take a com prehensive fina l. The score received

on this final will count not only for the final exam score; but also

for the missed exam . In short, it will be tabulated twice.

EXCEPTIONS: A comprehensive exam will not be give to those

students who notify the instructor of long standing, scheduled

medical appointm ents and of offic ially scheduled University of

Florida activities during the first week of class. Death of an

immediate family member or written documentation of a

medical appointment will also serve as an exception.

Grades

Letter grades will beassigned according to the

following formula:

Exam one: 25%Exam two: 25%Exam three: 25%Exam four: 25%

Grading Scale

100 - 90 . . . . . . . . . A 89.9 - 88 . . . . . . . . . B+87.9 - 80 . . . . . . . . . B 79.9 - 78 . . . . . . . . . C+77.9 - 70 . . . . . . . . . C 69.9 - 68 . . . . . . . . . D+67.9 - 60 . . . . . . . . . D

ExamsFour exams will be given during thesemester. Exams will be given on thefollowing dates.

Exam one: January 31Exam two: February 23Exam three: March 30Exam four: April 25

Wershow Lecture Students are required to attend the James S. and Dorothy F. WershowDistinguished Lecture on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 4:00pm in the College of Law,Ceremonial Classroom, Room 180A; grade points will be given to those attending.Grade points will be deducted for those not attending. Refreshments provided.

Extra Credit - No individual student will be given the opportunity to earn extra credit or bonus pointsunless the opportunity is extended to all students.

Academic Honesty Each of you signed an agreement to adhere to the academic honesty guidelineswhen you were admitted to the University of Florida. I fully expect adherence tothese guidelines. To refresh your recollection, a copy of the guidelines from theUF undergraduate catalog is attached with an accompanying form for yoursignature.

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The Commitment to Academic Honesty

"I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to adhere to

this commitment to academic honesty and understand that myfailure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary

action, up to and including expulsion from the University."

Acts of Academic Dishonesty

I. Taking Information

! copying graded homework from another student! working together on a take-home test or homework when specifically prohibited by the professor! looking at another student's paper during an exam

II. Tendering Information

! giving your work to another to be copied! giving someone answers to exam questions during the exam! after taking an exam, informing a person in another section, of questions that appear on the exam! giving or selling a term paper to another student

III. Plagiarism

! copying homework answers from your text and handing them in for a grade! quoting test or other works on an exam, term paper or homework without citation! handing in a paper purchased from a term paper service! re-typing a friend's paper and handing it in as your own! taking a paper from fraternity/sorority files and handing it in as your own

IV. Conspiracy

! planning with one or more students to comm it any from of academic dishonesty together! giving your term paper to another student who you know will plagiarize it

V. Misrepresentation

! having another student do your computer program! lying to a professor to increase your grade

VI. Bribery

! offering money, any item or service to a faculty mem ber or any other person to gain academic advantagefor yourself or another

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Counseling Related to Personal Issues

The University and Gainesville Community offer a number of personal counseling services for students at theUniversity of Florida. Contact the appropriate agency listed below.

! Alachua County Crisis Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264-6789Crisis Line phone counseling is available 24/7218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641http://crisiscenter.alachua.fl.us/

! Career Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1601M-F; 8:00am - 4:30pm1st Floor, Reitz Union, Box 118507www.crc.ufl.edu

! Corner Drug Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3800For assistance with drug and alcohol related problems.3615 SW 13th Street, Suite 4, Gainesville, FL 32608Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 7:30pmFriday, 8:00am - 5:00pmwww.cornerdrugstore.org

! International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-5323, ext. 500Assistance is provided for International students at the University.123 Grinter HallMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmwww.ufic.ufl.edu/issnew.iss.htm

! The Dean of Students Office, formerly Office for Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1261A staff member is available to assist students.202 Peabody Hall, Box 114075Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmhttp://oss.ufl.edu/

! Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392- 1161A counselor is available to assist students to work through personal issues.Student Health Care CenterMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmwww.health.ufl.edu/shcc/

Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1161A Counselor is on-call 24 hours a day to assist with sexual assault issues.Student Health Care CenterMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmWeekends, On-Callwww.health.ufl.edu/shcc/CARE.htmCampus Alcohol and Drug Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1161Information on drug and alcohol counseling is available to the University Community.P202 Peabody HallMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmwww.health.ufl.edu/shcc/cadrc.htmStudents Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1171A Mental Health Counselor is on-call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies.Monday & Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pmwww.health.ufl.edu/shcc/smhs.htm

! University Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-1575A counselor is available to assist students to work through personal issues.P301 Peabody HallMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmwww.counsel.ufl.edu

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AEB 4123/Section 0084

AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE LAW

Spring 2006

Name:

Local Address:

City State Zip

Local Phone: ( )

Major:

Career Objectives:

Hom etown/Country:

I have read and understand the provisions of the course syllabus and agree to abide by those provisions,including the University of Florida’s academic honesty guidelines.

Academic Honesty

As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: “Iunderstand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to adhere to thiscommitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinaryaction up to and including expulsion from the University”.

Software Use

All faculty, staff and students of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governingsoftware use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because suchviolations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.

We, the members of the University of Florida, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty andintegrity.

______________________________ _________________________Name printed Name signed

______________________________Date

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AEB 4123/Section 0084

AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE LAW

Spring 2006

Course OutlineTuesday [4th and 5th Periods, 10:40am - 12:35pm]

Thursday [5th Period, 11:45am - 12:35pm]

McCarty Hall A, Room 2196

Date Subject Area Date Subject Area

Jan 10 Orientation Mar 2 Property Law, continued

Jan 12 History and Legal Concepts Mar 7 Property Law, continued

Jan 17 History and Legal Concepts, continued

Introduction to Agricultural Law

Mar 9 Property Law, continued

Jan 19 Government Regulation of Agriculture Mar 14

Spring BreakJan 24 Government Regulation of Agriculture,

continued

Agricultural Production and Envrionmental Law

Mar 16

Jan 26 Agricultural Production and Envrionmental Law,

continued

Mar 21 Tort Law

Jan 31 4 th Per iod: EXAM 15 th Period: Environmental Law

Mar 23 Tort Law, continued

Mar 28 Tort Law, continued

Feb 2 Environmental Law, continued Mar 30 EXAM 3

Feb 7 Environmental Law, continued Apr 4 Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code

Feb 9 Environmental Law, continued

Water Law Overview

Apr 6 Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code,

continued

Feb 14 Water Law Overview, continued

Florida Water Law

Apr 11 Farm Business Entities

Feb 16 Florida Water Law, continued

Coastal Zone Managem ent Act

Apr 13 Farm Business Entities, continued

Feb 21 Coastal Zone Management Act, continued Apr 18 Farm Business Entities, continued

Workplace Discrimination

Feb 23 EXAM 2 Apr 20 Workplace Discrimination, continued

Feb 28 Property Law Apr 25 EXAM 4