I have read and understand the late work/missed assignment policy found on page #5 of the course syllabus and acknowledge that no late work is accepted in BI233 (including midterm exams, the final exam, weekly assignments, and extra credit opportunities).

I have reviewed the “Frequently Asked Questions” page found in the introductory module of Canvas, and with any information presented that seems unclear, I will visit my instructor during Week #1 of the course to ensure clarity of such information. Office hours during Week #1 of spring term are Monday, March 30, 2026, from 2:00-4:00pm PST (in-person and by Zoom) and Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 2:00-3:00pm PST (in-person and by Zoom). 

Josiah owns a beautiful automobile, a 1999 Toyota Corolla. Gina has offered to buy the car from Josiah on multiple occasions for $20,000, but Josiah has always declined the offer. One night, Gina visited the tavern where she knew Josiah usually spent his evenings relaxing, having dinner, and drinking one beer. Upon her arrival, Iris ordered a beer for herself and a milkshake for Josiah. Gina and Josiah proceeded to make jokes and share a few laughs, and again she offered to buy the car from Josiah. This time, Josiah laughed and agreed, writing out and signing a written agreement to sell the car to Iris for $20,000 on several sheets of paper brought to them by an employee of the tavern. Gina observed what Josiah was doing, and she smiled and nodded numerous times as Josiah completed writing out the terms and then handed the sheets of paper to Gina. Then, Gina signed on the signature line for her that Josiah had placed on the form right below where Josiah placed his signature.  The next morning, Gina showed up at Josiah’s house with her check to Josiah for $20,000, but Josiah insisted that the contract was invalid. Is Josiah right? Why or why not?

Alexander buys 50 widgets at a store closing sale. He buys the widgets intending to use them around the house. He only uses 25, though, and decides to sell the remaining widgets online. Alexander lives in Illinois. He finds an individual buyer, Claudia, in Belgium. Does the CISG apply if there is an issue with this contract?

Ruby is about to graduate from UF and has just signed her first contract for employment with a private company, X Corp. Ruby realizes that there is a clause in her contract, drafted by X CORP, that prohibits her from speaking about the trade secrets that X CORP uses. Ruby believes that this clause violates rights under the First Amendment. Therefore, Ruby tells some of her friends at school about the company and the wording of the contract; however, she does not say anything else about X CORP, its customers, or what it does. Ruby does not know that her friend Ryan’s father is the head of X CORP. Ryan tells her father about what Ruby has said, and he immediately fires Ruby. Would Ruby have a case against X CORP under the rights granted in the First Amendment?

Valora has worked at a paper mill company for the last 2 years as a front desk receptionist. Her co-worker, Dalton, has a very short temper while reading emails and blows up very quickly when he receives an email that critiques his work performance in any way. One day while both Valora and Dalton are working at the office, Dalton receives an email that criticizes him for not reaching his quota during the last quarter. Dalton becomes enraged and yells multiple racial and homophobic slurs at his coworkers, including Valora. Valora is so hurt by the language Dalton used that she resigns on the spot. Which court case in the readings would prevent Valora from suing her employer under a Title VII violation for Dalton’s actions? 

A TURP removes portions of the prostate gland through the urethra.

An abortifacient is a medication used to prevent a spontaneous abortion.

A clean catch specimen collects urine that is NOT contaminated by coming into contact with the meatus.

The peritubular capillaries surround the renal tubules.